Awaab’s Law is a major step forward in making homes safer. It was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home - a tragedy no family should ever have to endure.
The new law introduces legal timeframes for landlords to act. Early guidance suggests this will include 14 days to investigate and 7 days to begin repairs where there is a risk to health. In Scotland, a new consultation is now underway to bring in similar protections - so housing providers across the UK must be ready.
“Awaab’s Law is a vital step forward. We’re here to support housing providers in acting quickly - so no tenant is left facing health risks in their home.”
We understand the pressure Awaab’s Law places on housing teams. That’s why we created TrakAer Rapid Response Kits: a simple, practical solution to help you act quickly, gather clear evidence, and take steps to put things right.
These kits are more than just sensors - they’re a ready-to-go tool to help you respond fast, understand what’s really happening in the home, and show tenants that their concerns are being taken seriously. They support you in doing what matters most: keeping people safe, healthy, and cared for in their homes.
TrakAer supports you in gathering evidence, identifying the root cause of damp or mould, and taking fast action to meet compliance deadlines.
Plug-and-play design means no technical skills or specialist installers are needed - you can set it up in minutes.
Keep kits on hand in your office or depot ready to deploy the moment a tenant raises a concern – no waiting, no delays.
Receive a complaint at 9am start gathering evidence by 10am. It’s that fast and easy to get data flowing immediately.
A short update from our environmental engineers provides early insight into what’s happening in the home.
You’ll receive a detailed, engineer-written report - not system-generated - explaining the likely cause and what action is needed.
We support tenant involvement from day one. Their input helps us understand how the home is used and find effective solutions.
Each kit comes packaged in a secure, easy-to-carry Peli case and includes everything you need to get started:
Contact us to discover how our rapid response kits can help you respond fast, meet
Awaab’s Law requirements, and prevent problems from returning.
Estimated amount NHS spends each year treating illnesses associated with living in cold or damp housing.
Total compensation ordered by Housing Ombudsman to 222 damp and mould complainants.
Number of homes in England estimated to have some form of damp (2021).
Our Team have the perfect mix of housing and environmental experience, giving us an unique understanding of the technical, social and personal aspects of damp and mould, which is reflected in how we deliver our service.
Patrick McRedmond is our resident damp and mould expert and leads our team of Environmental Engineers in delivering our TrakAer Indoor Air Quality Service. With a BA in Geology and an MSC in Geoscience and Petroleum Studies, Patrick has extensive experience in environmental monitoring and is actively using that knowledge and experience to tackle damp and mould in housing.
Patrick’s worked with many social housing providers and installed 100’s of sensors in properties, working closely with Housing Officers, Maintenance Officers and tenants alike to provide expert advice and alleviate any concerns. He has a knack for explaining complex data in a way people can easily understand.
Always on-hand to offer guidance and support, Patrick’s hosted tenant lunch & learns, joined roundtable discussions and delivered many staff training sessions. If you’d like to chat sensors, data or anything else damp and mould related, please reach out to Patrick through our “contact us” page.
“The best part of my job is helping people understand, use and benefit from their data. Empowering tenants to take control of their air quality never gets old."
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