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Understand How To Stay Compliant With The Biggest Change In Rental Legislation

Awaab’s Law is one of the most important pieces of tenant-focused legislation of the 21st century. It is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died in December 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s social housing flat in Rochdale. It requires social landlords in England to investigate and fix reported health hazards within fixed timeframes.

The law has applied to damp, mould and emergency hazards since 27 October 2025. From 30 November 2026, it extends to seven more hazard types, including excess cold, excess heat, falls and fire. Most remaining hazards follow in 2027, and the government is now consulting on how the law should apply to private landlords.

So which deadlines do you need to meet? What happens if you miss them? And how do the rules differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Our free guide answers all of this and more.

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Why Stay Compliant With Awaab's Law?

  • Enhanced Tenant Safety: Acting quickly on hazards reduces health risks, especially for children and vulnerable residents, and helps prevent tragedies like Awaab’s.
  • Legal Protection: Tenants can bring a breach of contract claim if deadlines are missed. Your only defence is proving you used all reasonable endeavours to comply. That means keeping a record of every report, visit, access attempt and repair.
  • Avoiding Unplanned Costs: If a home can’t be made safe in time, you must provide suitable alternative accommodation at your own expense until the work is done.
  • Reputation and Trust: The Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing oversee landlord performance and can act against providers that fall short. 
  • Operational Efficiency: Proactive maintenance and monitoring reduce emergencies and long-term repair costs.

2 million

People in England living in homes with significant damp and/or mould

29%

UK population experiencing mould in their homes frequently or occasionally

£1.4 billion

Estimated annual NHS spend on illnesses linked to cold or damp housing

Who is the Awaab's Law Guide for?

Social Housing Providers

Awaab’s Law has applied to damp, mould and emergency hazards since October 2025, and Phase 2 arrives on 30 November 2026. Find out what the wider scope means for your repair timescales.

Tenants

Find out what your landlord must do and by when, what you should hear after an investigation, and what you can do if deadlines are missed. Renting privately in Scotland? Scotland’s own rules cover you from 6 October 2026.

PRS Landlords

Awaab’s Law doesn’t apply to private tenancies in England yet, but the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives the government the power to extend it. A consultation closes on 18 December 2026, with 2027 the earliest likely start.
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What's Inside the Guide?

Awaab's Law

What Is Awaab’s Law?

Awaab’s Law is one of the most important pieces of housing legislation passed in the 21st Century – but what exactly is it, and what does it say?
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How Does Awaab’s Law Impact You?

Whether you’re a tenant, private landlord or social housing provider, Awaab’s Law will directly impact you – find out how.
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Compliance Checklist

Compliance with Awaab’s Law is not optional – we’ve created a checklist to ensure you never miss a beat when it comes to abiding by this legislation.
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The ResiSure Difference

Compliance with Awaab’s Law doesn’t have to be taxing with the help of ResiSure’s innovative, intuitive technology. Discover how we can help!
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Awaab’s Law phases

Deadlines and Phased Implementation

The 24-hour, 10-day, 5-day and 12-week timescales explained, plus the Phase 1 to Phase 3 timeline and where the private rented sector stands.
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Awaab’s Law Across the UK

Awaab’s Law Across the UK

How the rules compare across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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About ResiSure

At ResiSure, we provide property professionals with advanced tools designed to monitor, manage, and enhance property conditions. From identifying damp and mould issues to boosting tenant satisfaction, we help protect your assets while fostering healthier living environments.
 

Our user-friendly, easily installed devices integrate seamlessly across your property portfolio, delivering valuable data insights where it counts. Whether you need to validate the success of retrofit projects, detect rising humidity levels before they lead to costly damage, or track air quality to prioritise tenant well-being, our technology is here to support you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1What is Awaab’s Law and who does it affect?
Awaab’s Law requires social landlords in England to investigate and fix reported health hazards within fixed timeframes. It has covered damp, mould and emergency hazards since 27 October 2025, and it expands to more hazard types from 30 November 2026. It does not yet apply to private landlords in England, but the government intends to extend it.
2What are the key deadlines under Awaab’s Law?
Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours. Significant hazards must be investigated within 10 working days. The tenant must receive a written summary within 3 working days of the investigation. The home must be made safe within 5 working days of the investigation finishing. Preventative work should begin within 5 working days, and no later than 12 weeks.
3Does Awaab’s Law apply to private landlords?
Not yet in England. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives the government the power to apply it to private tenancies. A consultation is open until 18 December 2026, and the government has indicated that 2027 is the earliest feasible start date. In Scotland, Scotland’s own version covers damp and mould for both social and private landlords from 6 October 2026.
4What happens if a landlord fails to comply?
Tenants can bring a breach of contract claim and escalate complaints to the Housing Ombudsman. The Regulator of Social Housing can also take action. If a home can’t be made safe in time, the landlord must provide alternative accommodation at its own expense. The landlord’s only defence is proving it used all reasonable endeavours to comply.
5How can landlords use technology to comply with Awaab’s Law?
ResiSure’s sensors monitor temperature, humidity and air quality in real time. This helps you spot damp and mould risks before tenants report them. It also builds a clear audit trail to support your compliance records.
6Where can landlords find practical guidance to meet Awaab’s Law requirements?
ResiSure’s free guide, updated for 2027, sets out the deadlines, phase dates and a step-by-step compliance checklist for social housing providers, private landlords and tenants.
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  • A PDF guide, updated for 2027
  • Key deadlines and phase dates at a glance
  • A step-by-step compliance checklist
  • Actionable guidance for social housing providers, PRS landlords and tenants