Awaab’s Law Is Now in Effect – The UK’s Mould Crisis Needs Smart Action
Awaab’s Law is now in effect, and the scale of the UK’s mould crisis demands urgent, intelligent action.
The passing of Awaab’s Law marks a watershed moment in UK housing legislation. Named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing flat, the law now mandates that social landlords must investigate significant damp and mould within 10 working days and make properties safe within 5. Emergency hazards must be addressed within 24 hours.
But the scale of the challenge is vast. According to BBC InDepth and government data:
- 1.3 million homes in England, 5% of the total housing stock, had damp problems in 2023–24
- Over 1 million children are currently living in damp households
These are not just numbers. They represent real families, lives and health risks.
Halo Smart IoT can help housing providers stay compliant and keep tenants safe.
Our smart environmental monitoring systems offer:
- Real-time detection of humidity, damp, and mould risk factors
- Automated alerts to housing providers when thresholds are breached
- Data-driven insights to prioritise interventions and track remediation
Whether you’re a housing association, local council, or private landlord, Halo Smart IoT helps you move from reactive to proactive, ensuring safe, healthy homes for all tenants.
Let’s make sure Awaab’s legacy leads to lasting change. Join us in transforming housing safety through smart technology.