Damp and mould: how do we get the response right
13/02/2026
Lucy Mullineux,
By Lucy Mullineux, Senior Associate Partner, Baily Garner LLP & Simon Thirtle, Partner and Head of Affordable Housing, Ward Hadaway
Awaab’s Law and Damp & Mould Compliance in Social Housing
Damp and mould was probably the most used phrase across social housing in 2025. It’s not surprising, considering that new legislation was introduced in response to the tragic death of young Awaab Ishak. A change that was much needed.
Damp and mould has existed for many years, and we simply should not accept it continuing to persist. We know more about it than we ever have done, and we have more treatments than we have ever had before. So, with a tighter regulatory regime in place is this the time that we can get on top of an issue which continues to impact upon housing across the country and impact on resident’s lives.
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