The countdown to Awaab’s Law implementation in October 2025 has begun, and recent findings from the Housing Ombudsman have revealed critical failings in social housing inspections. These findings come at a crucial time, as Awaab’s Law will soon require social landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould issues within strict timeframes.
The legislation, named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from exposure to mould in 2020, represents a watershed moment for social housing safety standards. However, the Ombudsman’s latest report highlights systemic inspection failures that must be addressed before Awaab’s Law takes effect.
The report reveals distressing cases where inspection failures have directly impacted residents’ health. In one instance, a baby required an inhaler due to exposure to damp and mould after a landlord failed to conduct proper inspections. Another case saw children sleeping on the floor for two years because their bedroom had become uninhabitable.
Incomplete or Missing Inspections
The Ombudsman identified that many properties either weren’t inspected at all or received inadequate assessments. Our HomeHub system addresses this fundamental requirement of Awaab’s Law by conducting environmental assessments every five minutes. This continuous monitoring ensures housing providers maintain constant oversight, identifying potential issues before they become hazardous.
Conflicting Inspection Results
With Awaab’s Law implementation approaching, conflicting inspection results present a significant compliance risk. Our Surveyor Cube eliminates this issue by providing consistent, accurate data that can’t be misinterpreted. This standardised approach ensures all stakeholders work from the same reliable dataset, crucial for Awaab’s Law compliance.
Disconnect Between Recommendations and Actions
Under Awaab’s Law, housing providers must act promptly on identified issues. Our integrated platform ensures recommendations are properly logged, tracked, and acted upon within the timeframes that Awaab’s Law will mandate. The system maintains a clear audit trail of all identified issues, recommended actions, and completed works.
Poor Communication with Residents
Awaab’s Law emphasises the importance of resident communication. Our HomeHub interface revolutionises this aspect by providing transparent, real-time data access. This aligns perfectly with Awaab’s Law requirements for clear, timely communication with residents about property conditions and remedial actions.
As the October 2025 deadline for Awaab’s Law approaches, the social housing sector must embrace solutions that address these systemic failures. The tragic case of Awaab Ishak demonstrates why traditional inspection methods are no longer sufficient to ensure resident safety and wellbeing.
Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway emphasises that under Awaab’s Law, “communication with residents must be open, specific and accurate.” Our solutions are specifically designed to meet these Awaab’s Law requirements, facilitating unprecedented transparency and accountability.
The seven-month countdown to Awaab’s Law implementation means housing providers must act now. By implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions, they can ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law while protecting residents’ health and wellbeing.
The implementation of Awaab’s Law represents more than just new legislation—it’s an opportunity to transform how we approach social housing safety. Our technology provides the tools needed to not only comply with Awaab’s Law but to exceed its requirements, creating safer homes for everyone.
Don’t wait for Awaab’s Law to highlight the importance of proper property monitoring and maintenance. The solutions for comprehensive Awaab’s Law compliance are available today—let’s use them to prevent future tragedies and create better living conditions for all residents.
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