Awaab's Law: A Landlord's Guide to Damp & Mould Compliance
A practical guide to Awaab's Law and landlord responsibilities for damp, mould and hazard reporting in rented homes across Somerset and the South West. Download the free guide or ask Bionex to carry out a professional damp and mould survey with full reporting.
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What This Guide Covers
Damp & Mould Hazards
Understand how damp and mould are classed as hazards under housing legislation and what landlords are expected to do about them, including investigation and action within set timescales.
Compliance Reporting
Our damp and mould reports document the extent of the issue, the likely cause and the treatment carried out — suitable for landlord, housing association and social housing records.
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Bionex is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, SMAS Worksafe SSIP approved, a Licensed Waste Carrier and fully insured — giving landlords and housing providers confidence in our reporting.
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We cover Somerset and the wider South West, including Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Taunton, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Bridgwater, Salisbury and Shaftesbury.
About Awaab's Law
Awaab's Law is legislation introduced following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishrak, who was exposed to mould in his rented home. It places clearer duties on landlords to investigate and address damp and mould hazards within set timescales, and to record and respond to reports from tenants. The rules apply to social housing in England and reflect a wider expectation that all landlords — including private landlords and letting agents — treat damp and mould as a serious health hazard rather than a cosmetic issue.
For landlords and housing providers, the practical effect is that damp and mould must be properly assessed, treated at source, and documented. Painting over mould or telling tenants to ventilate is no longer enough. Bionex supports landlords, housing associations, councils and letting agents across Somerset and the South West with professional mould remediation and clear, evidence-based reporting that demonstrates the issue has been properly investigated and resolved.
This free guide explains what Awaab's Law means in plain English, what good compliance looks like, and how to evidence the action taken. It is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice; landlords should also seek their own professional advice on their specific duties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Awaab's Law?
Awaab's Law is legislation introduced following the death of Awaab Ishrak, requiring landlords of social housing in England to investigate and address damp and mould hazards within set timescales and to properly record reports from tenants. It reflects a wider expectation that all landlords treat damp and mould as a serious health hazard rather than a cosmetic issue.
Does Awaab's Law apply to private landlords?
Awaab's Law applies to social housing in England. However, the principles behind it — properly investigating, treating and documenting damp and mould rather than ignoring it — are increasingly expected of all landlords. Private landlords, letting agents and housing providers should treat damp and mould seriously regardless of tenure. This guide is general guidance only and not legal advice.
Do you provide damp and mould reports for landlords?
Yes. Bionex provides detailed damp and mould reports documenting the extent of the issue, the likely cause and the treatment carried out. These reports are suitable for landlord, housing association and social housing compliance records and can support Awaab's Law evidence requirements.
What areas do you cover for mould surveys?
We cover Somerset and the wider South West, including Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Taunton, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Bridgwater, Weymouth, Dorchester, Salisbury and Shaftesbury. Call 01458 298426 or 0800 0025312 to arrange a survey.
Is the guide really free?
Yes. The Awaab's Law guide is free to download and share with your team. There is no obligation. If you would like a professional mould survey and remediation with full reporting, we provide free, no-obligation quotes.
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