Awaab’s Law Launch: Your Property, Your Duty, Our Solution…
- BioSweep UK
- Nov 7, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
From 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law marks a landmark shift in social housing safety. Named after the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak due to prolonged exposure to mould, the law places binding timeframes on landlords and housing associations to investigate and fix serious hazards in tenants’ homes.
For property managers, this is more than legislation; it’s a call to proactively protect tenants’ health and meet compliance standards.
What Awaab’s Law means in practice
The law introduces strict deadlines:
Emergency hazards (imminent risk) must be made safe within 24 hours of awareness.
Serious hazards such as damp and mould, posing significant risk, must be:
Investigated within 10 working days
Summaries provided to tenants within 3 working days
Remediation completed within 5 working days
Even hazards that wouldn’t normally qualify as ‘Category 1’ are included if tenants are vulnerable (children, elderly, disabled, or health-compromised).
Rollout is phased: damp & mould from October 2025, other hazards from 2026 and full implementation by 2027.
This places a clear legal duty on landlords to move from reactive maintenance to proactive hazard management.
Why this matters…
The cost of poor housing is high. The death of Awaab Ishak is a stark reminder of the human cost of failing to act. The new law sends a clear signal – landlords must move from reactive maintenance to proactive hazard management. For tenants, it gives enforceable rights!
How BioSweep® UK is your trusted partner
BioSweep UK specialises in decontamination services, odour removal, and mould remediation, making us uniquely equipped to help landlords comply with Awaab’s Law.
We support compliance by:
Rapidly identifying and treating mould proliferation – the first hazard targeted under the law
Applying advanced decontamination methods (air and surface remediation) to meet strict legal timeframes
Providing documented verification of remediation and hygiene conditions, demonstrating ‘reasonable steps’ have been taken, essential for legal defence
Addressing root contamination, not just cosmetic fixes, including odours, fungal hyphae, spores, and other biological risks
What landlords and housing providers should be doing now
Review hazard-management workflows: Can you respond within 24 hours for emergencies and 10 working days for serious hazards?
Map housing stock for vulnerability: Identify homes with a history of damp, mould, or vulnerable tenants.
Engage trusted remediation specialists now (like BioSweep UK) to avoid a last-minute scramble when the law takes effect.
Ensure tenant communication channels are clear: Document tenant reports immediately; the law activates the moment you become aware of a hazard.
Document everything: investigations, tenant summaries, remediation start and completion dates, tenants’ enforcement rights make this vital.
How BioSweep Helps You Comply and Protect Tenants
Verified Mould Remediation: BioSweep suppresses mould and reduces microbial load, combined with moisture control and repairs.
Odour Removal: Neutralises odours resulting from mould, damp, smoke, or pets — no masking or chemical residues.
Independent UKAS Testing Methods: Provides pre- and post-treatment documentation suitable for insurers, regulators, and audits.
Rapid Deployment: Supports compliance with legal deadlines for emergency and serious hazards.
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Act Now to Ensure Awaab’s Law Compliance
Your tenants’ health and your legal compliance depend on proactive action. BioSweep UK offers verified, safe, and rapid remediation solutions across Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, and nationwide.
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Key Takeaways
Awaab’s Law enforces strict deadlines for landlords and housing associations.
Damp and mould remediation is the first priority for legal compliance.
BioSweep UK provides safe, effective, and verified solutions to meet obligations, protect tenants, and mitigate risk.
Frequently Asked Questions – Awaab’s Law & Mould Compliance
What is Awaab’s Law?
Awaab’s Law is UK legislation coming into effect in October 2025. It requires landlords and housing providers to investigate and remediate serious hazards, including damp and mould, within strict timeframes, especially in homes with vulnerable tenants.
What are the key deadlines under Awaab’s Law?
Emergency hazards: Must be addressed within 24 hours.
Serious hazards (e.g., mould, damp): Investigated within 10 working days, tenant summaries provided within 3 working days, and remediation completed within 5 working days.
Does this law apply to all rental properties?
Yes. Awaab’s Law applies to all social housing properties in England. It also impacts private landlords managing tenants considered vulnerable, including children, elderly, or health-compromised individuals.
How can BioSweep help landlords comply?
BioSweep provides:
Mould suppression and remediation using advanced techniques
Odour neutralisation to address hidden contamination
UKAS-accredited verification of remediation for legal compliance
Rapid deployment to meet strict timeframes
Does BioSweep remove all mould spores?
BioSweep suppresses mould and reduces microbial load but does not claim to eliminate all spores. For full compliance, BioSweep should be used alongside moisture control, repairs, and structural remediation.
What documentation does BioSweep provide for Awaab’s Law?
Pre- and post-treatment sampling reports
Independent UKAS-accredited laboratory verification
Full remediation and decontamination reports suitable for regulators, insurers, and audits
Can BioSweep prevent future damp and mould issues?
BioSweep neutralises existing contamination and odours, but long-term prevention requires addressing moisture sources and structural repairs. Our service is designed to complement proactive property management and ensure ongoing compliance.
Is BioSweep safe for tenants, pets and materials?
Yes. BioSweep is non-toxic, residue-free, and material safe, suitable for:
Soft furnishings
Electronics
Timber and plaster
Decorative finishes
Why should landlords act now?
Failure to comply with Awaab’s Law can result in:
Legal action and fines
Health risks for tenants
Potential liability claims
BioSweep allows landlords to take verified, professional steps immediately, reducing risk and ensuring compliance.
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