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Almost five years ago, a Rochdale toddler died due to prolonged exposure to mould at the social flat his parents rented.

Awaab Ishak was only two years old when his life was cruelly cut short. And little did his family know, many of their neighbours were suffering with the same problem in their homes .

The tragedy sparked a wave of anger and inspired a rallying call for meaningful change.

That change comes into being today (October 27). Awaab's Law brings a raft of new protections for tenants living in social housing across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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The Manchester Evening News campaigned for the new law alongside Shelter, Change.org and Awaab's family in order to secure the toddler's legac

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