MHCLG publishes draft guidance and consultation response on Awaab's Law implementation
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published the outcome to the consultation on Awaab's Law and timescales for repairs in the social housing sector along with draft guidance to support social landlords in preparing for the implementation of Awaab’s Law, which will come into force on 27 October 2025, subject to Parliamentary approval. This guidance accompanies the draft Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (also known as Awaab's Law) and outlines landlords’ responsibilities in Phase 1 to address health hazards including damp and mould and all emergency repairs, within fixed timeframes. These requirements will be incorporated into tenancy agreements, enabling tenants to seek legal redress if landlords fail to act. The reforms form part of a broader initiative to improve safety and quality in the social rented sector. The phased implementation will expand to further categories such as fire, electrical hazards and structural risks with Phases 2 and 3 due to be implemented in 2026 and 2027. In the consultation outcome, the government has also pledged to extend Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector to improve living conditions and standards across the board, with details to be consulted in due course.