Awaab's Law Hub — deadlines, definitions and what to do about damp & mould
All facts re-verified against sources on 2026-10-14
Awaab's Law came into force on 27 October 2025 and it is enforced through contract law: the deadlines are written into every social housing tenancy in England. This hub keeps a date-stamped, source-linked record of what the law requires today — because with a law that rolls out in phases, when it applies matters as much as what it says. Every deadline below links to a numbered source; every source shows the date we last checked it.
Awaab's Law is the common name for the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/1042). Made 23 September 2025, in force 27 October 2025, under powers in sections 10A(3) and 10B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (inserted by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023). 2
The five questions this hub answers
| Question | Page |
|---|---|
| What exactly is Awaab's Law and who does it bind? | What it is |
| What are the deadlines, minute by minute? | Deadlines & timeline |
| Does my damp & mould problem count as a hazard? | What counts |
| What happens if the landlord misses a deadline? | Enforcement & redress |
| I'm a private renter / landlord — does it apply to me? | Private renters |
Starting point for most people: the statutory deadline table, or download the free printable evidence pack if you're already building a case.
Three facts people most often get wrong
- No full HHSRS assessment is required: Awaab's Law uses a person-centred test. A damp and mould hazard scored as HHSRS category 2 can still be in scope if a particular occupier (e.g. with age or health vulnerabilities) is at significant risk. 1
- The private rented sector is NOT yet covered. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (sections 60-61) carries the power to extend Awaab's Law to private tenancies and to licensed accommodation; section 60 remains marked 'Prospective' on legislation.gov.uk with no commencement date announced. 4
- Awaab's Law does not replace existing duties: landlords must still keep homes fit for human habitation, free of category 1 hazards, and meet the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality standard. 1
Sources
- GOV.UK — Awaab's Law: Guidance for social landlords (timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector) (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- Legislation.gov.uk — The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/1042) (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- GOV.UK — Consultation: Extending Awaab's Law to private rented tenancies and to licences (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- Legislation.gov.uk — Renters' Rights Act 2025, section 60 (Remedying of hazards occurring in dwelling-houses in England) (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- Housing Ombudsman Service — Awaab's Law learning resources (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- Shelter England — Hazards in social housing (legal guide) (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)
- GOV.UK Housing Hub (campaign) — Awaab's Law: what the new law means (fetched and verified on our side 2026-10-14)