From October 2025, Awaab’s Law will introduce stricter rules for social housing and private landlords across England — and if you let homes in Stoke-on-Trent, you need to be ready.
At Weather Wise Solutions, we help landlords meet their new responsibilities through effective mould remediation, damp treatment, and ventilation upgrades. Our specialists are CPD-qualified, and we are proud members of the Federation of Damp and Damp Proofing Association.
🏘️ What Is Awaab’s Law?
Awaab’s Law is named after Awaab Ishak, a toddler who tragically died due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing flat. The new law requires landlords to respond promptly to complaints of damp and mould and to resolve health-related hazards within strict timeframes.
Full guidance is available via GOV.UK, but here are the essentials for Stoke landlords.
🛠️ How Stoke-on-Trent Landlords Can Stay Compliant
To comply with Awaab’s Law and local enforcement by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, landlords must:
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Acknowledge damp/mould complaints quickly (typically within 48 hours)
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Inspect and act within 7–14 days depending on severity
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Ensure adequate ventilation such as PIV or DMEV units
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Address condensation and structural damp (including rising or penetrating damp)
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Educate tenants on reporting issues and preventing moisture build-up
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Keep evidence of actions taken
🔧 How Weather Wise Can Help
While we don’t conduct formal reports, we support landlords with:
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Mould removal and prevention
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Ventilation upgrades (trickle vents, PIV units, extractor fans)
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Damp proof course (DPC) installation
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Salt-contaminated plaster replacement
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Ongoing maintenance planning
Our treatments use trusted systems from PAM Ties and comply with professional guidelines.
⚠️ Non-Compliance Comes at a Cost
Failing to act under Awaab’s Law could lead to:
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Penalties from local councils
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Prohibition notices on properties
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Legal action from tenants
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Serious health risks for residents
📞 Book a Free Landlord Consultation here with Weather Wise Solutions – Stoke-on-Trent’s trusted team for damp and mould compliance under Awaab’s Law.