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Awaab’s Law in Wrexham: How Landlords Must Prepare

Landlords across Wrexham are being urged to take proactive steps as Awaab’s Law comes into effect. This new legislation sets a higher bar for social housing standards, particularly in the areas of mould, damp, and ventilation. If you’re a housing provider in North Wales, now is the time to assess your properties and ensure you're fully prepared to meet the new legal expectations.

What Is Awaab’s Law?

Awaab’s Law is a response to the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, caused by prolonged exposure to mould in a social housing flat. The new law will impose strict timescales for landlords to respond to and resolve issues related to damp and mould, aiming to protect tenant health and wellbeing.

While the full legislation is expected to be enacted in late 2025, the GOV.UK guidance is already encouraging landlords to bring their housing stock up to standard in anticipation of full legal enforcement.

Key Responsibilities Under Awaab’s Law

If you own or manage social housing in Wrexham or across North Wales, here’s what you’ll need to prioritise:

🛠️ Early Mould Response

Landlords must act swiftly when damp or mould is reported. Delayed action could lead to enforcement notices or fines.

🌬️ Ventilation Compliance

Ensure all properties meet the minimum standards outlined in Part F of the Building Regulations, including:

DMEV or intermittent extractor fans in wet rooms
Trickle vents on windows
Adequate air circulation, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms

📋 Record-Keeping & Communication

Maintaining clear records of inspections, complaints, and actions taken will be essential in showing compliance.

🔍 Routine Inspections

Identify early warning signs of condensation, damp, or ventilation failure — before tenants raise complaints.

How Weather Wise Can Help

At Weather Wise Solutions Limited, we support landlords in Wrexham and surrounding areas with:

Ventilation upgrades including DMEVs and PIV systems
Condensation and damp treatments using proven products from PAM Ties
Property checks carried out by CPD-qualified damp specialists, all members of the Federation of Damp

While we don’t carry out full written reports, we can refer you to trusted surveyors for compliance documentation — and we handle remedial works directly.