With Awaab’s Law set to come into force in 2025, housing providers and landlords across North Wales must prepare to meet new legal standards on damp, mould and ventilation in rental homes. The law is a direct response to the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak and aims to ensure that no tenant is left living in unsafe conditions.
Whether you manage properties in Wrexham, Denbighshire, Conwy or Gwynedd, now is the time to review your procedures, systems and maintenance standards.
What Is Awaab’s Law?
Awaab’s Law requires social landlords and housing associations to:
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Investigate damp and mould reports within 14 calendar days
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Begin required repairs within 7 calendar days
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Complete all work within a reasonable timeframe
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Ensure homes meet minimum ventilation standards
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Avoid blaming tenants for condensation or mould growth
These requirements apply to all social housing and, in many cases, private landlords where local authorities enforce housing conditions.
📌 Read the government’s update here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/awaabs-law-to-protect-tenants-from-dangerous-damp-and-mould
How North Wales Landlords Can Prepare
Step 1: Carry Out Property-Wide Damp & Mould Assessments
Every property should be risk-assessed for signs of damp, condensation and structural vulnerabilities. Older homes in coastal and rural parts of North Wales — such as Rhyl, Bangor and Llandudno — are particularly at risk due to high humidity and poor insulation.
Step 2: Upgrade Ventilation Systems
Awaab’s Law places renewed emphasis on proper ventilation. Properties must have:
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Working kitchen and bathroom extract fans (preferably humidity-sensing)
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Openable windows with trickle vents
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Adequate underfloor or wall cavity ventilation
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Clear routes for passive air flow
In many cases, improving mechanical ventilation or fitting passive air vents will prevent mould recurrence — especially in flats and HMOs.
Step 3: Treat Damp at Its Source
Surface cleaning is not enough. Landlords must fix the underlying cause — whether rising damp, roof leaks, failed DPCs or poor subfloor drainage. At Weather Wise Solutions, we specialise in identifying and eliminating these problems with proven systems from PAM Ties.
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Step 4: Work With Certified Damp & Ventilation Experts
Compliance isn’t just about treatment — it’s about documentation. Landlords must show they’ve used competent, qualified contractors for damp diagnosis and ventilation work.
Weather Wise Solutions is a CPD-certified member of the Federation of Damp and the Damp Proofing Association, providing detailed reports and certified treatment plans.
📌 Learn more about the Federation of Damp: https://federationofdamp.co.uk/
We work across North Wales in areas including Wrexham, Mold, Llandudno, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Bangor.
Protect Your Tenants — and Your Properties
With the 2025 deadline approaching, it’s critical for North Wales landlords to act now. Early intervention prevents expensive repairs, improves tenant wellbeing and ensures your compliance with new legal obligations.
📌 Book a free Awaab’s Law pre-compliance survey here: https://weatherwiseuk.co.uk/pages/contact
Let’s help you stay ahead of the law — and keep your properties safe, dry and legally compliant.