Awaab Ishak. New Standards In Social Housing.

The tragic death of Awaab Ishak shocked the nation. The death of a child is always heart-breaking – the more so when it is entirely preventable. Awaab was aged just two when he died in December 2020, as a direct result of exposure to mould in the social home his family rented from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. His parents raised concerns about their living conditions time and again. The landlord not only repeatedly failed to act, but shamefully blamed the family for causing the hazardous mould.

Everyone deserves to live in a home that is decent, safe and secure. Awaab’s Law, which was introduced in the landmark Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, requires landlords to investigate and fix reported health hazards within specified timeframes.

Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd is compliant with the guidelines set out in this legislation. We can provide all of the requirements from initial risk assessments through to putting in place measures for remedial action.