Awaab’s Law

New data from Housemark shows social landlords are reporting a sharp increase in emergency hazards, as providers tighten how they record and investigate cases under Awaab’s Law.

Alator Data Services director Kerry Brown looks ahead to changes in damp and mould regulations for Scottish landlords. The proposed Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 are set to become a defining moment for how damp and mould is managed across the sector.

Scottish Housing News has released a new podcast episode exploring how social landlords are preparing for sweeping new statutory duties on damp and mould — and why the sector may already be ahead of the curve. The Investigation and Commencement of Repairs (Scotland) Regulations 2026, inspired

With Awaab's Law set to come into force in October 2026, Andrew McAllister, account manager from PfH Scotland, argues that successful delivery will depend on more than just housing and maintenance staff. Last year, an investigation found that reports of damp and mould in Scottish social homes have r

Social landlords in England are largely meeting Awaab’s Law requirements once hazards are identified, but the first two months of implementation reveal growing pressure around interpretation, capacity and unintended operational consequences, early data from Housemark has revealed.

New regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould will be laid in the Scottish Parliament.