05/05/2026
**Awaab’s Law is changing the risk for landlords—and the consequences are serious.**
This legislation places a clear legal duty on landlords to deal with damp and mould **quickly and effectively**. But the real impact is what happens if you don’t.
⚠ **Here’s what’s at stake:**
💸 **Rent repayment**
Tenants may be able to reclaim rent if serious hazards are not addressed within the required timeframes.
🚫 **Restrictions on evictions**
Failure to deal with damp and mould could prevent you from serving notice or progressing evictions—leaving you stuck with a non-compliant property.
⚖ **Fines and enforcement**
Local authorities will have stronger powers to act, including issuing fines and taking legal enforcement action.
📉 **Compensation claims & legal action**
Tenants are increasingly aware of their rights—and claims for disrepair and health impacts are rising.
⏱ **And the key pressure point: speed**
You will be expected to:
• Investigate issues **within days**
• Start remedial action **immediately after diagnosis**
• Resolve hazards **within strict legal timeframes**
👉 The takeaway is simple: **delay is no longer an option—and it can cost you significantly.**
Getting clear, independent damp assessments in place early can help protect you from unnecessary claims, enforcement, and financial loss.
If you manage property, now is the time to get ahead of this.