Awaab's Law

Did you know?

On 27^th October 2025, a new law came into force for England’s social housing. The legislation mandates strict timeframes for landlords to fix reported serious damp, mould and emergency hazards requiring investigation.

What does this new legislation mean?

Landlords are now required to adhere to strict timeframes when mould, damp and emergency hazards are reported.

Awaab’s Law timeframes:

• 10 working days to investigate dangerous conditions which pose a significant risk of harm to health and safety of tenants.
• 5 working days to make living conditions safe.
• 3 working days to provide a written report.
• 24 hours for emergency cases.

How can Hamilton Gas Products Help?

We are proud to be partnered with Testo, a trusted brand who is dedicated to providing quality products which help detect signs of mould and damp in properties.

At Hamiltons we stock a range of Testo products which are designed for humidity monitoring, mould risk assessments, ventilation checks and moisture detection.

The Testo 860i Mould Kit is purpose-built for field use and features an IP54 rating for durability. It’s an essential toolkit for proactive mould risk detection and building health assessments, ideal for damp surveys, rental inspections, HVAC servicing, insurance assessments, and compliance with Awaab’s Law.Get yours today.