Serious damp and mould found in thousands of council homes since toddler Awaab Ishak’s death

Around 8,000 social homes in England have the most serious damp and mould problem, regulator finds

“Notable” damp and mould has been found in thousands of council properties, prompting a watchdog to urge landlords to “act now.”

The Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) initial findings in its investigation into conditions in the sector come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.

The toddler died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould at his home in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.