Awaab's law
Councils are currently focusing on compliance with Awaab's Law, which mandates social landlords to address damp and mould, and preparing for its second phase.
Barnet Group was flagged for significant damp and mould issues and non-compliance with Awaab's Law timescales in September 2026, an internal audit report to the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee said. Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee discussed compliance with Awaab's Law Phase 1 and preparations for Phase 2 in September 2026, while Lambeth Council reviewed its progress in July 2026.
Haringey Council approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy in January 2026, incorporating Awaab's Law requirements for social landlords to investigate and fix hazards within set timeframes. Enfield Council allocated an additional £1.5 million for housing repairs in November 2025 in response to the law. Hammersmith and Fulham Council established an in-house damp and mould team in December 2025 to ensure compliance.
Awaab's Law, legislation requiring social landlords to address damp and mould and other hazards within fixed timeframes, became effective for damp and mould issues on October 27, 2025. Phase 2, extending requirements to other housing hazards, is set to begin in October 2026. Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to discuss this topic at its Council meeting on October 7, 2026.
Key facts
- Barnet Group was flagged for non-compliance with Awaab's Law timescales in September 2026. Source
- Awaab's Law Phase 1 became effective on October 27, 2025. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Awaab's Law Phase 2 extends requirements to other housing hazards from October 2026. Source
- Enfield Council allocated an additional £1.5 million for housing repairs in response to Awaab's Law in November 2025. Source
- Haringey Council approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy incorporating Awaab's Law in January 2026. Source
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