Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 21, 2026

Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes

Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions Sarah Killick has been battling problems in her social home for months, including mould and damp. She thought help would come in the form of Awaab's law, new legislation designed to force social housing landlords in England to fix dangerous hazards, which came into effect in October last year.

Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes

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Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions Sarah Killick has been battling problems in her social home for months, including mould and damp.

She thought help would come in the form of Awaab's law, new legislation designed to force social housing landlords in England to fix dangerous hazards, which came into effect in October last year.

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Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions Sarah Killick has been battling problems in her social home for months, including mould and damp. She thought help would come in the form of Awaab's law, new legislation designed to force social housing landlords in England to fix dangerous hazards, which came into effect in October last year.

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