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DLUHC launches consultation on timescales for repairs under Awaab’s Law

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Published on: 09 January 2024

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LNB News 09/01/2024

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Issue Date: 09 January 2024

Published Date: 09 January 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has launched a consultation on ‘Awaab’s Law,’ introduced through the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, seeking views on the timescales for repairs in the social rented sector. The consultation seeks to establish timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector to ensure that landlords promptly address health hazards. These timeframes will become legally binding in tenancy agreements, empowering tenants to enforce a standard of living. The consultation ends on 5 March 2024.

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