Awaab’s Law, Made Clear for UK Housing
Awaab’s Law introduces strict deadlines for landlords and housing providers to investigate and fix hazards such as damp, mould, and poor living conditions. We break it down in plain English with updates, guides, and practical steps for tenants and professionals across the UK.
⚠️ Key Deadlines Under Awaab’s Law ⚠️
Applies to social landlords from 27 October 2025. Other hazards phased in 2026–2027.
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24 hours
make safe emergency hazards
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10 working days
investigate significant hazards
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3 working days
provide written findings to tenant
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5 working days
begin urgent remedial works
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12 weeks max
physically start further works
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Suitable housing
if home can’t be made safe
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Essential Guides 📘
Our Awaab’s Law guides explain investigation deadlines, tenant reporting rights, and landlord responsibilities. Explore practical checklists to stay legally compliant.
🧑🤝🧑 Tenants: Your Rights
Awaab’s Law was created to protect tenants from unsafe housing conditions, particularly damp and mould.
Key points:
You can report damp, mould, or any Category 1 or 2 hazard to your landlord.
Landlords must investigate within 10 working days and take action if needed.
Emergency hazards must be made safe within 24 hours.
You should receive a written summary within 3 working days of the inspection.
If your home can’t be made safe quickly, your landlord must provide suitable alternative accommodation.
🏠 Landlords: Your Duties
Awaab’s Law places strict duties on landlords to act quickly when tenants report hazards.
Key points:
You can report damp, mould, or any Category 1 or 2 hazard to your landlord.
Landlords must investigate within 10 working days and take action if needed.
Emergency hazards must be made safe within 24 hours.
You should receive a written summary within 3 working days of the inspection.
If your home can’t be made safe quickly, your landlord must provide suitable alternative accommodation.
📋 Housing Providers: Triage & Record-Keeping
For housing associations and providers, Awaab’s Law demands clear triage processes and robust record keeping.
Key points:
Log all reports and assign priority (emergency vs significant hazard).
Ensure teams can respond to emergency reports in 24 hours.
Track investigations and share written findings with tenants.
Maintain an audit trail of evidence: photos, moisture readings, repair notes.
Prepare for inspections and potential enforcement actions.
📸 Evidence & Documentation
Evidence is critical under Awaab’s Law — landlords and providers must prove they acted correctly.
Key points:
Always take dated photographs before, during, and after works.
Use moisture meters or thermal imaging to confirm hazards.
Keep tenant communications logged (emails, letters, texts).
Store inspection reports and contractor invoices.
Provide tenants with written summaries within required timescales.
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Created ahead of the October 2025 rollout, Awaab’s Law UK is an independent information hub designed to help tenants, landlords, and housing providers understand their rights and responsibilities.
Referenced by community housing groups and industry professionals