New rules to force social housing landlords in England to fix damp and mould issues quickly should be extended to protect private tenants, the Housing Secretary has said.
Awaab’s law, named after two year old Awaab Ishak, who died as a result of exposure to mould has now come into force. It means landlords could face court action or have to pay compensation if they don’t resolve problems promptly.
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