Awaab's Law
Statutory time limits requiring social and private landlords to investigate and remedy hazards within fixed timescales, introduced by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 section 10A in memory of Awaab Ishak, who died from mould exposure in social housing. Phased commencement from October 2025 for damp/mould/cold; further hazards from 2026; further from 2027.
The regulations specify maximum investigation periods (typically 14 days from a report), emergency repair windows (24 hours for life-threatening risks), and ongoing repair deadlines. Failure to meet timescales is enforced by the Housing Ombudsman as severe maladministration with significant compensation. The Regulator of Social Housing can impose financial penalties of up to 10% of provider turnover. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 extends Awaab's Law to private rented sector landlords once implementing regulations are made.