# Awaab's Law Claims Specialists — Full Site Context > Expert No Win No Fee legal representation for UK tenants suffering from housing disrepair, damp & mould under Awaab's Law. ## About the Organisation Awaab's Law Claims Specialists is a trading style of Reuben Law Barristers, authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board. The firm provides specialist No Win No Fee legal representation exclusively for tenants in England and Wales who are living in properties affected by housing disrepair — including damp, mould, structural defects, heating failures, pest infestations, and other hazardous conditions. The firm's core mission is to enforce landlord repair obligations under UK housing legislation, with a particular focus on the new strict deadlines introduced by Awaab's Law (named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in 2020 from prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing flat in Rochdale). ## Target Audience - Social housing tenants in England and Wales experiencing disrepair - Private rented sector tenants affected by damp, mould, or landlord neglect - Tenants who have reported issues to their landlord without adequate response - Housing advisors, citizens advice workers, and support organisations assisting tenants - Landlords and housing associations seeking compliance guidance ## Key Topics & Domain Expertise ### Awaab's Law (Social Housing) Awaab's Law, part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, imposes strict statutory deadlines on social landlords: - **24 hours** to investigate and begin remediation of life-threatening hazards (e.g. carbon monoxide leaks, severe mould exposure) - **5 working days** to begin repair works for serious but non-life-threatening hazards (e.g. persistent damp, faulty heating) - **Further reasonable timeframes** for completion of complex repairs The site provides detailed breakdowns of these timeframes, landlord obligations, tenant rights, and enforcement mechanisms. ### Housing Disrepair Claims The firm handles compensation claims for tenants whose landlords have failed to maintain properties to a habitable standard. Key legislation includes: - **Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Section 11)** — requires landlords to maintain structure, exterior, and key installations - **Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018** — ensures all rental properties are fit for habitation - **Defective Premises Act 1972** — liability for defects in dwelling construction or conversion Typical compensation ranges from 25–60% of rent for the affected period, plus additional damages for health impacts, damage to belongings, and inconvenience. ### Damp & Mould The site covers the health risks associated with damp and mould exposure, including respiratory conditions, allergic reactions, and immune system impacts — particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. It provides guidance on identifying dangerous mould species, documenting evidence, and understanding when mould rises to the level of a legal claim. ### Tenant Rights & Legal Process Comprehensive guides walk tenants through the claims process: 1. Documenting the disrepair (photographs, correspondence, medical evidence) 2. Reporting to the landlord in writing 3. Allowing reasonable time for repair (now defined by Awaab's Law for social housing) 4. Instructing solicitors or barristers on a No Win No Fee basis 5. Court proceedings or settlement ## Services Offered - **No Win No Fee housing disrepair claims** — tenants pay nothing unless compensation is recovered - **Awaab's Law enforcement** — compelling social landlords to meet statutory repair deadlines - **Damp & mould compensation claims** — specialist claims for health damage caused by mould - **Landlord compliance guidance** — checklists and resources for landlords seeking to meet their obligations - **Free initial case assessment** — tenants can submit their details via the website for a no-obligation review ## Content Architecture ### Pillar Content - **Complete Guide to Housing Disrepair Claims** (`/guides/housing-disrepair-claims-guide`) — a 3,000+ word authoritative guide covering the entire claims process from documentation to settlement ### Cluster Articles - **Compensation Amounts Guide** (`/guides/housing-disrepair-compensation-amounts`) — detailed breakdown of typical award ranges by disrepair type - **Warning Signs of Dangerous Mould** (`/guides/warning-signs-damp-mould`) — visual and health-based identification of hazardous mould - **How to Report Housing Disrepair** (`/guides/how-to-report-housing-disrepair`) — step-by-step reporting process with template letters ### Awaab's Law Deep Dives - **Awaab's Law Explained** (`/awaabs-law-deadlines-explained`) — full breakdown of the legislation - **Repair Timeframes & Deadlines** (`/awaabs-law-repair-timeframes-deadlines`) — specific deadline tables - **Landlord Compliance Checklist** (`/awaabs-law-compliance-checklist-landlords`) — actionable checklist for landlords - **Private Rented Sector Extension** (`/awaabs-law-private-rented-sector-extension`) — upcoming extension to private landlords - **Social Housing Regulation Act 2023** (`/social-housing-regulation-act-2023-summary`) — broader legislative context ### Tenant Resources - **Tenant Rights Guide** (`/tenant-rights-awaabs-law-guide`) — comprehensive rights overview - **Health Risks of Damp & Mould** (`/health-risks-damp-mould-awaabs-law`) — medical and scientific evidence - **Legal Glossary** (`/legal-glossary`) — plain-English definitions of housing law terms ### Local Landing Pages The site has dedicated pages for 20 major UK cities covering local housing disrepair services: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Stoke-on-Trent. ## Key Legal References - Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 - Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 11 - Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 - Defective Premises Act 1972 - Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - Environmental Protection Act 1990 - Housing Act 2004 ## Regulatory Status Awaab's Law Claims Specialists is a trading style of Reuben Law Barristers. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). All legal services are provided on a No Win No Fee (Conditional Fee Agreement) basis. ## Contact - Email: claims@awaabs-law.com - Website: https://awaabs-law.com - Claim Form: https://awaabs-law.com/#claim-form ## Sitemap Full sitemap available at: https://awaabs-law.com/sitemap.xml © 2026 Awaab's Law Claims Specialists. All rights reserved.