Guidance

Awaab鈥檚 Law: Draft guidance for social landlords

Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (Awaab鈥檚 Law): Timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector.

Applies to England

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This document has been produced to help social landlords understand and navigate their responsibilities in relation to Awaab鈥檚 Law. This guidance also provides examples of how Awaab鈥檚 law may apply in particular cases.

This guidance is being published in draft, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will continue to work with interested parties and stakeholders to refine this ahead of implementation of Awaab鈥檚 Law in October 2025.

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Published 25 June 2025

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