Guidance

Awaab’s Law: Guidance for social landlords

Guidance to help social landlords understand and navigate their responsibilities in relation to Awaab’s Law.

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
17 October 2025

Applies to England

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Awaab’s Law: Guidance for social landlords - Timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector

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​​A note on this guidance

​This updated non-statutory guidance is being published in relation to the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 also known as Awaab’s Law. These regulations will be coming into force on 27 October 2025. 

​We welcome any feedback on where further clarification or additional information would be helpful. Please send any feedback to socialhousingsafety@communities.gov.uk.

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Published 17 October 2025

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