TSA statement on the implementation of Awaab’s Law

28 October 2025

This week marks a critical step change in recognising the profound impact that housing has on the health and care of people.

Awaab’s Law came into effect yesterday, and it represents vital progress in improving safety and living standards for people in social housing across England. The law was created by UK Government following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from the effects of damp and mould in his home.

We are profoundly grateful to Awaab’s family for their courage and strength in speaking out. Their determination has brought about lasting change that will protect other families, and their bravery stands as a powerful reminder that health, safety and dignity must sit at the heart of every home.

No one should ever lose their life because of poor housing conditions. This new law reminds us all that health, safety and dignity must sit at the heart of every home.

The changes introduced will affect some of our members, including local authorities, housing associations, social housing providers and others who already work with housing partners to identify damp and mould through sensor technology. In addition to the critical legal requirement, it is an opportunity to think more widely about how digital systems and data can help housing providers understand the full picture - both the condition of the property and the wellbeing of the person living in it. These areas are often treated separately, when in reality, they are closely linked.

By using technology to connect these insights, organisations can take a more preventative approach. We are already seeing this happen – there are examples of housing associations working with their TEC ARC provider to monitor damp and mould as part of their technology-enabled care service. It shows how housing, technology and care can come together to create safer environments.

As with other major reforms, this progress has come in the wake of loss. Our sector needs to act sooner, learn faster and work together to stop history from repeating itself.

If you are a TSA member and you have any queries about your responsibility in relation to Awaab's law, we - alongside partners such as the Northern Housing Consortium - are here to connect and guide you through these changes.

Our commitment is to stand alongside our members as they make homes safer and healthier, and to ensure that lessons from Awaab’s story lead to real, lasting change.