The landlord's interim chief has welcomed the planned law changes
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing's interim boss has welcomed the latest breakthrough on Awaab's Law - as more than 2,000 of its properties are affected by damp and mould. Plans to change the law in memory of Awaab Ishak were confirmed by the government last week.
Ms Arrowsmith was tasked with turning around RBH following the sacking of Gareth Swarbrick in the aftermath of Awaab's inquest last November. RBH board members, who had given Mr Swarbrick their backing before axing the chief in a U-turn days later, also announced they would be standing down in 2023. RBH was downgraded by the Regulator of Social Housing last December, having found that the social landlord sat on its hands for too long before failing to act on damp and mould, following Awaab's death. The Manchester Evening News exposed conditions on the Freehold estate in an investigation published last August, with other families suffering with the problem, including some who had children with breathing issues.
The changes announced by RBH come as legislation looks set to be updated, following the M.E.N.'s campaign for Awaab's Law, alongside the toddler's family and Shelter. Amendments are being put forward to the Social Housing Regulation Bill that will see timeframes set for damp and mould to be inspected and for urgent repairs, while tenants will receive clear information on their rights.
"We hope that Awaab's Law will help stop any other family going through the pain we have gone through. We would not wish this pain on anybody."
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