Awaab's Law consultation: What do you think?
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Awaab's Law will be extended to the private rented sector under the Renters’ Rights Act – with a government consultation into plans now under way.
Awaab's Law, which was introduced following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak as a result of prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his social rented home, already applies to social housing in England.
It introduced new deadlines for landlords in England to investigate and address serious health and safety hazards, including damp and mould.
We will be submitting a response to the consultation and want to hear about your experiences to help shape our response.
What is the Government proposing?
The Government is considering how the law should apply to the private rented sector, with proposals including deadlines of:
- 10 working days to investigate potential significant hazards.
- Three working days to provide tenants with a written summary of investigation findings.
- Five working days following an investigation to make significant hazards safe.
- 24 hours to investigate and make emergency hazards safe.
What are we asking you?
lWe want to understand the practical challenges landlords face when dealing with property hazards and arranging repairs.
Our short survey asks about:
- Damp, mould and other hazards you've encountered in your rental properties.
- Investigations and repairs, including how quickly issues have been addressed.
- Access to tradespeople and delays caused by factors outside your control.
- Potential costs and concerns about the proposed requirements.
Have your say
- Your experiences will help us build an evidence-based response to the Government's consultation and highlight where landlords may need further guidance and support.
- Do you let property in England? Take part in our survey and help ensure landlords' experiences are represented.
