Awaab’s Law Impact on Housing Condition Surveys: Detecting Damp, Mould, and Hazards in 2026 Rental Properties

The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 from prolonged mould exposure in his family's social housing flat shocked the nation and exposed critical failures in how landlords respond to damp and mould complaints. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape of housing condition surveys has fundamentally transformed. Awaab's Law, enacted as part of […]