Awaab's Law for all serious hazards in 2027
“The third and final phase will be introduced in 2027, covering all remaining hazards in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System where they present a significant risk of harm, except overcrowding which is addressed differently.”
- Promised
Where it stands
The government describes this as the third and final phase of Awaab's Law in social housing, after damp and mould (in force since October 2025) and a wider list of hazards (due 30 November 2026, see the related card). No regulations or date within 2027 have been published for this phase.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The government says the final phase of Awaab's Law in social housing will be introduced in 2027, Promised
- Dec 2027End of 2027 (editorial date for "in 2027"), Deadline
About the cost
No costing has been published for this phase.
More detail
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