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Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes

21 Sep 2026, 15:00 GMT By Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent
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Article Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes
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Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions Sarah Killick has been battling problems in her social home for months, including mould and damp. She says the anxiety has been insufferable and she has permanently damaged her teeth from grinding them due to stress. She thought help would come in the form of Awaab’s law, new legislation designed to force social housing landlords in England to fix dangerous hazards , which came into effect in October last year. Continue reading...