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Landlords face new crackdown rules on mould after death of Awaab Ishak

Michael Gove and Steve Barclay set out five areas of concern ahead of a review of rules to protect renters

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Awaab Ishak: Review of landlord guidance announced after child’s death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died because of mould in his Greater Manchester flat despite complaints from his parents

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2023

A step towards meaningful change following the case of tragic Awaab Ishak

Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester joined Shelter boss Dr Polly Neate on Radio 4 to speak about the latest update

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

Death of boy, two, due to mould in housing authority flat ‘unacceptable tragedy’

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Boy, 2, died due to black mould in flat 'unfit for humans', inquest finds

Awaab Ishak celebrated his second birthday just a week before died from a respiratory condition in December 2020.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Boy, two, died from mould in housing authority flat despite father’s complaints

Senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said ‘the tragic death of Awaab will and should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

All the ways tragic two-year-old toddler Awaab Ishak was failed before his death

Bad decisions were taken by those who should have acted in his best interests

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

Awaab Ishak aged two died because mould was not treated at his home, coroner rules

'I do appreciate that nothing I say or do can bring Awaab back. More than anything, I hope you know that Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people'

Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022

'How does this happen?': Coroner rules Awaab Ishak, 2, died after mould wasn't treated at his home

"Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people"

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

A 'happy, smiley baby' harmed by 'disgusting' mould: What we've heard so far in the Awaab Ishak inquest

The coroner's conclusion is due this week

Manchester Evening News · Nov 13, 2022