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Awaab's law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes
The Guardian reports that social housing tenants in England say Awaab's Law (in force since October 2025) is not improving conditions. Housing ombudsman received 400+ Awaab's Law cases by July 2026. Clarion Housing (UK largest social landlord) found in maladministration for mould wash without fixing root causes. Campaigners say enforcement gap remains. Law named after Awaab Ishak, 2, who died from black mould exposure in 2020.
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Source publication date: 2026-09-21
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The Guardian reports that social housing tenants in England say Awaab's Law (in force since October 2025) is not improving conditions. Housing ombudsman received 400+ Awaab's Law cases by July 2026. Clarion Housing (UK largest social landlord) found in maladministration for mould wash without fixing root causes. Campaigners say enforcement gap remains. Law named after Awaab Ishak, 2, who died from black mould exposure in 2020.
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