Landlords must maintain detailed records of hazard investigations, including written reports with dated photographs, repair timelines, and tenant communications. Under Awaab’s Law, social landlords are legally required to investigate hazards…
Yes, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems can reduce asthma risks by improving indoor air quality. A University of Strathclyde study found MVHR significantly improved evening lung function (24.5…
Executive Summary: This report examines the effectiveness of Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems in preventing mould recurrence within UK social housing, with a particular focus on how tenant adherence to…
To comply with Awaab’s Law, staff must complete training in hazard identification (e.g., damp, mould), legal obligations, repair protocols, and tenant communication. Programmes should cover technical skills for ventilation systems,…
Under Awaab’s Law, social landlords must address emergency hazards like severe damp and mould within 24 hours and complete repairs within specified deadlines, starting from October 2025. Non-emergency cases require…
Contractors must act swiftly to comply with Awaab’s Law by conducting immediate risk assessments, addressing emergencies within 24 hours, investigating hazards within 14 days, and implementing long-term fixes like improved…
Social landlords can conduct an Awaab’s Law compliance review by auditing existing damp/mould reports, implementing strict response timelines (e.g., 14 days for initial assessment), training staff on hazard identification, upgrading…
Introduction Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems represent a common approach to improving indoor air quality and combating condensation within residential buildings across the UK. These systems function by introducing a…
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems can cause increased heating costs, cold drafts, interstitial condensation risks, and noise issues in UK homes. Academic studies highlight installation challenges, loft dependency, and inadequate…
Cost-effective IoT solutions for UK damp proofing include wireless environmental sensors like COSIE homes, which monitor temperature, humidity, and dew point in real-time. These devices use low-power NB-IoT networks (battery…
