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28 November 2025
Awaab’s Law does not yet apply to the private rented sector (PRS).
The law officially begins with social housing on 27 October 2025, and the government has confirmed a phased rollout to other sectors.
Timeline for Awaab’s Law Expansion
Phase Sector Affected Hazards Covered Expected Start
Phase 1 Social housing only Damp, mould, emergency hazards 27 October 2025
Phase 2 Socila housing only Fire, electrical, hygiene, temperature hazards 2026 (exact date TBC)
Phase 3 Full rollout All remaining HHSRS hazards (except overcrowding) 2027 (exact date TBC)
Important
What This Means for PRS Landlords.
No fixed statutory deadlines yet (unlike social landlords).
Existing obligations still apply: PRS landlords must ensure properties are free from Category 1 hazards and fit for human habitation.
Future-proofing is wise: Given the government’s clear intent, PRS landlords should prepare for similar repair deadlines to be introduced in the next 3-5 years.
For now, Awaab’s Law is binding only on social landlords. The PRS is expected to follow, but the government is deliberately phasing implementation to “test and learn” before extending deadlines to private landlords.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assesses 29 housing hazards and the effect that each may have on the health and safety of current or future occupants of the property. More information can be found online.
The law officially begins with social housing on 27 October 2025, and the government has confirmed a phased rollout to other sectors.
Timeline for Awaab’s Law Expansion
Phase Sector Affected Hazards Covered Expected Start
Phase 1 Social housing only Damp, mould, emergency hazards 27 October 2025
Phase 2 Socila housing only Fire, electrical, hygiene, temperature hazards 2026 (exact date TBC)
Phase 3 Full rollout All remaining HHSRS hazards (except overcrowding) 2027 (exact date TBC)
Important
What This Means for PRS Landlords.
No fixed statutory deadlines yet (unlike social landlords).
Existing obligations still apply: PRS landlords must ensure properties are free from Category 1 hazards and fit for human habitation.
Future-proofing is wise: Given the government’s clear intent, PRS landlords should prepare for similar repair deadlines to be introduced in the next 3-5 years.
For now, Awaab’s Law is binding only on social landlords. The PRS is expected to follow, but the government is deliberately phasing implementation to “test and learn” before extending deadlines to private landlords.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assesses 29 housing hazards and the effect that each may have on the health and safety of current or future occupants of the property. More information can be found online.
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