With Awaab’s Law due to take effect from October 2025, social landlords across Manchester must act now to ensure they can meet new legal duties around damp and mould. This legislation was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, and it sets out clear timeframes for investigating and resolving hazardous living conditions.
At Weather Wise Solutions, we’re already working with landlords and housing associations to help them get ready — from mould inspections and ventilation assessments to remedial works backed by insurance-backed guarantees.
🏚️ What Does Awaab’s Law Require?
Under the new legislation, landlords must:
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Investigate reports of damp and mould within 14 days
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Begin remedial action within a further 7 days
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Complete all works within a strict 7-week timeframe, unless there are exceptional circumstances
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Communicate clearly with tenants throughout the process
These requirements apply to social housing providers and will be extended to private landlords in due course.
More details can be found in the government’s guidance:
👉 GOV.UK: Awaab’s Law and Housing Standards
🛠️ How Weather Wise Can Support Landlords
We understand the pressures social landlords face when managing large portfolios and complex property needs. That’s why we offer fast, clear, and fully documented services that help you stay ahead of compliance.
Our support includes:
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Mould and damp surveys, with photographic evidence and moisture readings
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Ventilation checks, including PIV and extractor fan suitability
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Inspections of high-risk areas, like cold spots, bathrooms, and kitchens
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Recommendations for preventative works, including plaster removal, tanking, and airflow solutions
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Record-keeping templates to help meet legal audit requirements
📍 Why Focus on Manchester?
Manchester has one of the UK’s highest concentrations of older social housing stock — much of it vulnerable to damp due to age, poor insulation, and outdated ventilation systems.
By getting ahead of Awaab’s Law now, landlords in Manchester can avoid:
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Legal action and enforcement by the Regulator of Social Housing
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Reputational damage
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Health risks to tenants
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Emergency repairs that cost far more than preventative works
✅ A Trusted Partner in Compliance
As proud members of the Damp Proofing Association, we’ve been helping local authorities, housing associations, and private landlords with evidence-led damp and mould treatment across the North West.
We’re a family-run team offering honest advice, prompt response times, and a commitment to protecting both properties and tenants.
📞 Book a Free Compliance Survey for your Properties here with Weather Wise Solutions – Manchester’s trusted partner in damp, mould, and Awaab’s Law readiness.