Legislation

Awaab’s Law Repair Deadlines: How to Enforce Repairs and Claim Housing Disrepair Compensation

Awaab’s Law (awaabs-law.com), introduced through the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, is designed to make social landlords act quickly when homes are unsafe. It sets clear statutory timeframes for dealing with serious hazards and strengthens the practical tools tenants can use to push for urgent repairs.Importantly, Awaab’s Law sits alongside long-established landlord duties, including Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Together, these rules mean tenan [...]