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Awaab's law was first passed in July 2023 under the previous Conservative government, but had not taken effect by the time of the 2024 general election. ... whether related to damp and mould or ...
The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which introduced new measures to improve the standards, safety and operation of social housing. The bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 June 2022 and received royal assent on 20 July 2023.
More than half of tenants with maintenance and safety concerns said this was down to damp, mould and condensation, the survey found. Government survey of social housing residents reveals damp and ...
In February 2023, the Government announced it would implement "Awaab's Law", which will require social housing providers to remedy reported damp and mould within certain time limits. The Housing Secretary Michael Gove made the announcement as he met with Awaab's family in Rochdale. [ 12 ]
Proposals are currently out for consultation to better protect tenants in the social rented sector.
Mold is a dangerous library pest because of the damage it causes to the collections. Mold thrives off of paper and books; these objects provide the fungi a source of nutrition, namely the sugar and starches present in the cellulose materials. [6] Mold feeds on cloth, leather, glues, adhesives, cellulose starch and starches in the sizing.
Damp-proofing rods are available with BBA approval. The rods are placed into holes drilled in the mortar course and the active ingredients diffuse along the mortar line before curing to form a damp-proof course. [53] Damp-proofing rods are usually supplied in 180mm (7") lengths suitable for inserting into a 9-inch thick wall.
Brewers have had a 2023 filled with curveballs. Early on in the year it was clear that consumers would be battling inflation—signaling damp sales as a result.