Event Summary
The Government has announced that it will introduce Awaab’s Law from October 2025 with a phased approach. Landlords will have to address damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk as well as emergency repairs within 24 hours.
Join our timely Solutions to Damp and Mould in Social Housing Digital Conference to hear from policymakers, surveyors, repairs and maintenance teams who will share guidance, best practices, and innovative tools to ensure compliance with upcoming requirements.
Understand the relevance of accurate diagnosis to identify different types of mould and condensation to respond with the right solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We will hear from leading housing associations who have implemented effective strategies to reduce hazards including better complaint handling, resident engagement and rapid responses to high-risk hazards. Rethink your strategy, gain insight on efficient resource planning and ensure you are ready for upcoming legislation.
Raise your questions with our legal expert to understand the expectations around timeframes for inspection, reporting, decanting, and providing evidence to the Ombudsman and Regulator.
Get ahead of regulation and future-proof your processes to improve oversight and monitoring, record keeping, and good communication with a resident-first approach.
Take proactive action to protect vulnerable residents and mitigate hazards that pose a significant health and safety risk.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues from across the sector working towards tackling damp and mould.
*Housing Ombudsman (December 2024)
Key Points
- Mitigating risks: what does an effective damp and mould strategy look like in practice?
- Next steps for the implementation of Awaab’s Law
- Accountability and compliance: keeping to timeframes with inspections and emergency repairs
- Resident first approaches: Repairing trust with tenants through clear and consistent communication
- Assessing risks and getting the right diagnosis for different types of damp, mould and condensation for timely and evidence-based solutions
- Training frontline teams to protect vulnerable residents and with resident-centred solutions for improved actions and satisfaction
- Risk assessing and triaging effectively with internal and external partners
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