More than 1,800 incidents of mould in homes have been tackled by Hull City Council since the new law was introduced last autumn.
Awaab’s Law was introduced following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s home in Rochdale.
The council recorded 1,631 reports of “significant” damp and mould, alongside 202 cases classified as critical emergencies.
According to the council, all incidents were investigated within the 24-hour timeframe required by the legislation.
The legislation sets strict timeframes for social housing landlords in England to investigate and address damp, mould and other emergency hazards in tenants’ homes.
Hull City Council said it had met the requirement to make homes with significant damp and mould safe within five working days, while aiming to begin repairs within 12 weeks.
Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for economic renewal and housing, said to the BBC: “I am grateful when tenants contact the council swiftly at the first signs of damp and mould, as reporting a problem early is better than waiting until it worsens.
“I’d like to thank council staff for their hard work in ensuring we are meeting commitments under Awaab’s Law.”