MacLean Communications
As Awaab’s Law comes into effect today for social landlords in England, Vent-Axia is urging landlords to take proactive steps to improve poor indoor air quality (IAQ), and tackle damp and mould before they become costly problems. Introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, the law requires landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould issues within strict timeframes, ensuring faster repairs and safer homes. Acting early not only protects tenants’ health but also helps landlords avoid spiralling maintenance bills and potential legal claims. With private registered providers of social housing spending a record GBP 8.8bn on repairs and maintenance in 2023/2024 and poor housing conditions costing the NHS GBP 1.4bn annually, these figures highlight the scale of the challenge and the importance of prevention. Vent-Axia stresses that tackling...
