21/10/2026
Awaab’s Law Phase 2 comes into force in England on 30 November 2026..
Awaab’s Law affects social housing tenants and social landlords (including local authorities and housing associations) Are you compliant?
Phase 2 extends strict, legally binding repair and investigation timescales for social housing landlords to seven additional hazard categories under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
Added Hazard Categories: 30 November 2026.
🔺 Excess cold and excess heat
🔺 Falls (including falls on the level, on stairs, and between levels)
🔺 Structural collapse and falling elements
🔺 Fire and explosion risks
🔺 Electrical hazards
🔺 Domestic hygiene, personal hygiene, and food safety (including pest infestations)
Awaab’s Law comes into force on 27 October 2025 for the social rented sector in England. It sets legally enforceable timeframes for tackling damp, mould and other emergency hazards in social homes.
