Social landlords widely unprepared for Awaab’s Law
Original Article Summary
Social landlords across the UK are struggling to handle complaints about damp and mould within acceptable timeframes, raising fears that many will miss the law’s strict 24-hour and 10-day deadlines. Government analysis estimates 3-4% of social homes have ‘notable’ damp and mould issues, and 1-2% have ‘serious’ problems (DLUHC). Wesley Blackburn, director at Allerton Damp, […] The post Social landlords widely unprepared for Awaab’s Law appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Social landlords are struggling to meet Awaab's Law deadlines for damp and mould complaints, with 3-4% of social homes having notable issues and wide regional disparities in response times.
Investor Relevance
Indicates potential regulatory expansion to private landlords and highlights the growing importance of proactive damp/mould management systems to avoid litigation risks and compliance failures.
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