Awaab's Law came into force on 27 October - guidance is available for social landlords and tenants.
The death of Awaab Ishak in December 2020 was a tragedy that shocked the housing sector and the NHF and our members are committed to ensuring that nothing like it ever happens again. We and our members are committed to working with the government to achieve this.
Awaab’s Law was introduced in July 2023 as part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act following a petition by Awaab Ishak’s parents, the Manchester Evening News and Shelter.
This legislation effectively inserts into social housing tenancy agreements a term that will require landlords to comply with new requirements, to be set out in detail through secondary legislation. This means all registered providers of social housing will have to meet these requirements and if they fail to do so, tenants will be able to hold their landlords to account by taking legal action through the courts for a breach of contract.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact our team at T & M Legis for a consultation with our Legal Experts.
