Published 08/12/25
Renatus and Awaab’s Law: Delivering Healthier Homes and Legal Compliance for Social Landlords
Awaab’s Law has brought damp and mould control in social housing into sharp focus. Since October 2025, social landlords in England have been legally required to investigate and fix reported damp and mould hazards within prescribed timeframes; Failure to act will now result in legal action. However, significant numbers of the population are still exposed to ongoing dangerous living conditions.
At wienerberger, we believe safe, healthy homes are a basic right. That’s why Renatus, our end-to-end retrofit service, has been developed to help landlords transform housing stock efficiently, and enhance the wellbeing of residents - all while meeting new regulatory requirements and evidencing performance through data-led feedback.
What is Awaab’s Law?
Awaab’s Law, part of the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, was introduced in response to the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, caused by prolonged exposure to mould spores in his family home. The legislation has been specifically targeted towards social landlords, mandating strict timeframes for any repair or remedial works to be undertaken.
Under the law:
- Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.
- Significant hazards, including serious cases of damp and mould, must be investigated within 10 working days.
- If works cannot be completed in time, suitable temporary accommodation must be provided.
- Landlords must maintain a clear audit trail, keep tenants informed, and provide proof of compliance.
This legislation applies to all registered providers of social housing in England and is intended to ensure that no family lives in a home that endangers their health.
How Renatus supports compliance and better living conditions
Renatus is more than a retrofit solution, it’s a comprehensive service that integrates survey, design, delivery, and post-completion monitoring into a single, accountable data driven process. Each stage of Renatus aligns with the core principles of Awaab’s Law, ensuring both legal compliance and improved standard of living for residents
1. Rapid diagnosis and prioritisation
Renatus begins with data-driven surveys using temperature and humidity sensors. These provide accurate, evidence-based insights into the root causes of damp and mould, enabling landlords to prioritise the highest-risk homes first and demonstrate proactive management.
2. Intelligent design and specification
Each property receives a bespoke retrofit design addressing ventilation, insulation, and condensation. By tackling the causes, not the symptoms, Renatus ensures long-term prevention of damp and mould recurrence.
3. Quality assurance and documentation
Every stage of retrofit work is quality-checked and digitally documented. Photographic evidence, inspection reports, and sensor data form a comprehensive audit trail, giving landlords the documentation they need to demonstrate compliance with Awaab’s Law.
4. Certification, warranty, and monitoring
Post-installation testing verifies that works have improved internal conditions. Certification and warranty documentation give peace of mind to landlords and residents alike, while ongoing sensor monitoring helps prevent future issues and provides early indicators of potential problem areas.
5. Resident-first delivery
Renatus takes a holistic approach, coordinating all aspects of the retrofit process through a single point of contact. This minimises disruption to residents and supports clear communication, a key part of Awaab’s Law requirements.
Building healthier homes and future-proofing housing stock
By integrating Renatus into your retrofit strategy, you gain:
- Compliance confidence: Every survey, design, and inspection aligns with the timelines and documentation standards of Awaab’s Law.
- Healthier homes: Improved air quality, humidity control, and thermal comfort for residents.
- Data-driven assurance: Before-and-after data supports both compliance evidence and funding applications.
- Scalable solutions: The Renatus model works across small pilots or full portfolio programmes.
A quick compliance checklist for landlords
To align with Awaab’s Law, social landlords should ensure they have:
- A 24-hour emergency response plan for hazardous conditions.
- A 10-working-day investigation process for reported damp and mould.
- Clear resident communication templates and updates.
- Documented evidence of all works, inspections, and results.
- A contingency plan for temporary accommodation when repairs can’t be completed on time.
- Post-works monitoring and verification of environmental improvements.
- The Renatus team can help support you with every step of this checklist — offering data, documentation, and professional oversight to demonstrate compliance.
Taking action now
With Awaab’s Law now in force, social landlords must act quickly to prepare. wienerberger’s Renatus service offers an efficient, evidence-driven pathway to make homes safer, healthier, and fully compliant, turning legal obligations into an opportunity for long-term improvement.
