Glossary
Awaab's Law
The popular name for sections of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 that came into force in October 2025. Requires social landlords to make emergency hazards safe within 24 hours, and to investigate significant hazards within 10 working days then complete the safety work within 5 working days of the investigation ending. They must also send the tenant a written summary of findings within 3 working days of the investigation, a window that runs at the same time as the 5-day works window.
Where it comes from in law
- Awaab's Law, From 27 October 2025, social landlords must make emergency hazards safe within 24 hours, and investigate significant hazards within 10 working days then complete the safety work within 5 working days of the investigation ending.
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Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 15 June 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.