Awaab’s Law

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.