Expert Witness Roles in Awaab’s Law Disputes: Evidence Standards for Damp, Mould and New Hazards in 2026
Following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged mould exposure in 2020, the subsequent legislation bearing his name has fundamentally transformed how social housing landlords must respond to hazardous living conditions. Since October 2025, when Awaab's Law became effective, expert witnesses have faced unprecedented scrutiny in housing disputes as landlords defend themselves against […]
Awaab’s Law Extensions 2026: Building Survey Protocols for Damp, Mould, and New Hazards in Private Rentals
When two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing flat in 2020, the tragedy sparked a fundamental shift in how the UK approaches hazardous living conditions. The resulting legislation—Awaab's Law—initially focused on social housing, but 2026 marks a watershed moment as Awaab's Law Extensions 2026: Building Survey Protocols for […]
