Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2851

Social Rented Housing: Mould

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to avoid duplicating the provisions of the Decent Homes Standard in the application of Awaab's law.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The Decent Homes Standard sets minimum quality standards that all social homes should meet. Awaab’s Law will not set a new standard for rented homes to meet. Instead, it will set new requirements for landlords to inspect and repair hazards such as damp an...

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