Awaab’s Law How Prevent Damp & Mould in Homes Solution

February 28, 2025

How iHelios Infrared Heating Helps Landlords Comply with Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s Law was introduced to improve housing conditions by requiring social landlords to carry out urgent repairs within strict timeframes—particularly for serious health hazards such as damp and mould. It follows the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who passed away after prolonged exposure to black mould in his family’s home. This devastating case revealed critical failings in social housing maintenance and triggered a nationwide call for reform.

While Awaab’s Law focuses on ensuring repairs are completed swiftly, preventing damp and mould before it appears is the most effective long-term solution. That’s where iHelios infrared heating comes in.

✅ Proactively Eliminate Damp and Mould

Unlike traditional heating systems that only warm the air, iHelios infrared heating directly heats walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture. This keeps surfaces warm and dry—preventing condensation, the root cause of mould growth, from forming in the first place. Read more

✅ Improve Indoor Air Quality for Vulnerable Tenants

Because iHelios systems operate silently and don’t rely on air circulation like radiators or fan heaters, they minimise the movement of dust, allergens, and mould spores. This creates a healthier indoor environment, especially important for families with young children or tenants with respiratory issues.

✅ Lower Energy Costs for Tenants and Housing Providers

iHelios infrared heating panels are highly energy-efficient, using significantly less electricity than gas boilers or storage heaters. This helps reduce tenants’ energy bills while also cutting operating and maintenance costs for landlords and housing associations.

✅ Durable, Low-Maintenance Heating That Lasts

With no moving parts or fluids, iHelios heating systems are robust and low-maintenance, offering long-term reliability without the risk of breakdowns. This helps landlords stay ahead of Awaab’s Law response deadlines and avoid costly emergency repairs.

✅ Simple Installation in New or Existing Properties

iHelios panels can be installed in ceilings or under floors, making them ideal for both retrofit projects and new developments. Installation is fast and minimally disruptive—perfect for occupied homes or tight refurbishment timelines.

A Future-Proof Heating Solution for Landlords and Housing Associations

Switching to iHelios infrared heating empowers housing providers to:

Proactively prevent damp and mould growth
Comply with Awaab’s Law requirements
Improve tenant health, comfort, and satisfaction
Reduce maintenance costs and emergency callouts
Deliver sustainable, energy-efficient housing

Meet legal obligations and protect your tenants’ health—upgrade to iHelios today.

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What is Awaab’s Law and why does it matter for landlords?

Awaab’s Law is a UK housing regulation introduced in response to the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from prolonged exposure to mould in social housing. The law requires landlords and housing providers to carry out urgent repairs within strict timeframes, especially when dealing with health hazards such as damp, condensation, and mould. For landlords, this means that ignoring or delaying repair requests is no longer an option—legal deadlines must be met, and compliance will be monitored. Understanding Awaab’s Law is essential because it directly impacts tenant safety, legal responsibility, and the long-term value of housing stock.

What practical steps should a landlord take to comply with Awaab’s Law?

Start with a written damp-and-mould policy that sets response times, triage rules, and escalation paths. Train staff to differentiate between structural damp, penetrating damp, plumbing leaks, and condensation-related issues. Implement a simple evidence protocol: timestamped photos, humidity/temperature readings, and an action log. Pair reactive repairs with prevention: improve ventilation, fix thermal bridges where economical, and adopt surface-warming heat like iHelios infrared in high-risk rooms. Provide tenants with a one-page humidity guide and ensure dehumidification support during remediation. Finally, use scheduled inspections for known “red-flag” homes and keep auditable records of works, communications, and follow-ups that demonstrate timely, reasonable, and proportionate action.

How does infrared heating affect indoor air quality for vulnerable tenants?

Infrared systems reduce air movement compared with fan heaters or high-temperature radiators, so they don’t stir dust, allergens, or mould spores as much. Because surfaces stay warmer and drier, there’s less biological growth on walls and behind furniture, and fewer spores entering the breathing zone. Infrared panels also operate silently, with no combustion gases or circulating fan particulates. In homes with babies, asthmatics, or older residents, that can translate into calmer air, fewer irritants, and a lower risk of respiratory flare-ups. Pairing infrared with spot-extraction in kitchens/bathrooms and periodic CO₂/Humidity checks gives a simple, robust route to cleaner, healthier indoor air.