Decent Homes Standards

The Guardian wrote 15 Nov 2022:
"Awaab Ishak died in 2020, eight days after his second birthday, as a direct result of black mould in the flat he lived in"

The BBC commented 7 Nov 2022 — 
"The death of a two-year-old boy (Awaab Ishak) was directly linked to his exposure to mould in a flat, an inquest has heard."

Awaab's Law will come into effect for social rented housing on October 27, 2025.
However, The Decent Homes Standard incorporates mould issues for all housing sectors.

The Decent Homes Standard adopts much of the HHSRS principles focusing on:

1) Condition:

Houses should be hazard free as provided under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS); 

2) Modern Facilities and Services:

Rented accommodation must include:

• a reasonably modern kitchen (under 20 years old)
• a bathroom (under 30 years old),
• adequate external noise insulation,
• appropriate size and layout of common areas.

3) Thermal Comfort:

Tenants need efficient heating-systems and adequate insulation (say 50mm loft insulation for gas/oil heating, 200mm for electric/solid fuel).

So rented homes must be safe, in good repair, and reasonably comfortable.
Landlords must address serious hazards like damp and mould within set timeframes.