Mould Remediation

Mould Remediation for Private and Social Housing Landlords and AWAAB's LAW

Awaab's Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died in December 2020 from prolonged exposure to mould in the family home in Rochdale.

Awaab’s Law requires social housing landlords to investigate and fix reported health hazards, including damp and mould within specified time limits:

· Social housing landlords will be required to investigate hazards within 14 days.

· They will have to start fixing the hazards within a further seven days, and make emergency repairs within 24 hours.

Although Awaab’s Law is currently in effect in social housing, the Government has recently announced plans to extend the requirements under the law to the private rental sector.

However, private landlords are already bound by legal standards that relate to damp and mould in rented homes.

The following is an excerpt from the UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and local Government: August 2024

‘Private and social landlords must adhere to a number of regulations related to damp and mould. A lack of compliance can place a landlord at risk of prosecution or financial penalties’.

There are 5 main legal standards:

1. All homes must be free from hazards at the most dangerous ‘category 1’ level. Mould and damp are considered ‘Category 1’ hazards, which are the most serious.

2. All homes must not contain conditions that are prejudicial to health.

3. Homes must be fit to live in.

4. Social housing specifically must meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS)

5. Privately rented homes must meet minimum energy efficiency standards.

How Will Mould Rescue Help Landlords?

Our accredited technicians work flexibly and positively to achieve the objectives set by landlords. We focus on delivering a service that meet the landlord’s requirements by providing high quality work and value for money, ensuring throughout the process, that both the landlord and the tenants are kept informed of all processes.Our objective is to work collaboratively with landlords, providing a service that help social, private and commercial landlords meet their legal obligations.

Quick Response: Social Housing Landlords must respond to reports of damp and mould within strict timeframes, in severe cases within 24 hours. We will help landlords meet response time targets by carrying prompt assessments, backed up by photographs to help landlords assess the severity of the problem.
Communication: We recognise that communication is key to the successful landlord-tenant relationship. We will keep an open line of communication with landlords and tenants, ensuring both are kept informed about the steps that will be taken to remove mould and address any underlying issues and the timeframes for the work.
Compliance: In respect of Awaab’s Law for social housing and Legal Guidelines for private rentals, we will support landlords be compliant, respond and act within strict legal timeframes, reducing the risk of legal action and ensuring tenant safety.
Preventative Measures: Simply removing mould will not prevent the damp and mould from reappearing. We will work with tenants to help them take steps to reduce condensation levels in their home and with landlords to fix the underlying problem, such as fixing leaks, increasing ventilation or installing a dehumidifier. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant we want to help you keep your homes healthy.
Inspections: We can provide and encourage regular inspections to identify mould and issues that might lead to mould, this will help safeguard tenants health and help provide healthy living conditions.

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Mould Remediation

Mould Remediation for Private and Social Housing Landlords and AWAAB's LAW

How Will Mould Rescue Help Landlords?

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