Recent changes to housing regulations in Scotland are placing increased responsibility on landlords, housing associations, and local authorities to better protect tenants from unsafe living conditions—particularly those linked to damp, mould, and building defects. The strengthened regulatory framework reinforces expectations around proactive property management, faster response times to reported issues, and improved decision-making when assessing […]
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Lead Trainer Graham Keedle Interviewed for Dissertation
Dewpoint Professional is proud to support academic research on one of the UK’s most pressing housing issues: damp and mould. As part of her MSc dissertation on “Exploring the Issues Affecting Damp and Mould in England’s Homes, Now and in the Future,” Kelly-Kane Lindsay, a University of the West student and housing association professional, interviewed […]
Awaab’s Law set’s Standards for Mould Remediation
There has never been more urgency in getting trained in Mould Remediation then now. Following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 due to mould exposure at his Rochdale home, campaigners are pushing for reforms in housing regulations. Known as “Awaab’s Law,” proposed changes would establish new timeframes for repairs in unsafe homes. […]