Why Britain still has a mould problem - years after this toddler was killed
Summary
Mould issues continue to affect many homes in the UK despite efforts to address the problem. Legislation called "Awaab’s law" was recently introduced to ensure quicker responses to damp and mould problems in social housing, but it currently does not cover private rentals. This law followed a tragic incident where a toddler died from mould exposure.Key Facts
- A family in Greater Manchester faced severe mould problems in their rented home, leading to health and safety concerns.
- Around 1.3 million homes in England had damp issues in at least one room in 2023-2024.
- A toddler named Awaab Ishak died in 2020 from a respiratory condition linked to mould exposure in his home.
- Awaab’s law was introduced to address damp and mould issues in social housing, requiring landlords to fix problems within a set timeframe.
- Social landlords are required to inspect mould within 10 days and resolve serious issues within 24 hours.
- The law currently applies only to social housing, not to the private rental market, affecting 4.6 million households in England.
- Campaigners argue that the law’s impact is limited without extending it to cover private rentals.
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