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The primary sources behind this site, each with a line on what it is for: the Regulations, the GOV.UK guidance, the HHSRS, the Regulator and the Ombudsman.
17 minute readLast reviewed 18 October 2026Zaviira editorial review. Not a legal review.
Every legal statement on this site links to a primary source. This library lists those sources in one place, with a line on what each is for. Open the source itself before you rely on a statement: this site is general information and not legal advice.
GOV.UK: Awaab’s Law
- Awaab’s Law: Regulations (as they apply from 30 November 2026) MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 13 July 2026The 2025 Regulations as they will have effect from 30 November 2026 if the 2026 amending Regulations are made. Those Regulations are still a draft awaiting House of Commons approval.
- Awaab’s Law Phase 2: Guidance for social landlords MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 31 July 2026The main guidance on the process and requirements of Awaab’s Law, updated for Phase 2 and applying from 30 November 2026.
- Awaab’s Law Phase 2: Guidance to support triaging of hazards MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 31 July 2026A separate annex to help landlords triage significant and emergency hazards, with prompt questions and worked scenarios for each Phase 1 and Phase 2 hazard.
- Awaab’s Law Phase 1: Guidance for social landlords MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 16 July 2026Guidance for Phase 1 only. GOV.UK says it remains in effect until 11.59pm on 29 November 2026, after which the Phase 2 guidance applies.
- Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 4 December 2025Guidance for residents of social housing on the landlord’s responsibilities, tenants’ rights and routes of redress. GOV.UK says Phase 2 tenant guidance will be published before 30 November 2026.
- Awaab’s Law Phase 2: Final stage impact assessment MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 13 July 2026The government’s assessment of the costs and benefits of the Phase 2 Regulations.
- Awaab’s Law Phase 1: Test and Learn research report MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 13 July 2026The executive summary of research by Verian giving early insights from Phase 1.
- Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sector MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 25 June 2025The consultation outcome on the timescales that became the 2025 Regulations.
- Extending Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies and to licences MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 9 October 2026A consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies and certain licensed accommodation. It closes at 11.59pm on 18 December 2026.
- Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector (collection) MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 13 July 2026The GOV.UK collection that brings together the Awaab’s Law regulations, guidance, research and impact assessments.
Explanatory material
- Explanatory Memorandum to the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 legislation.gov.uk · 23 September 2025The government’s explanatory memorandum to SI 2025/1042.
- The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (draft) and explanatory memorandum legislation.gov.uk · 13 July 2026The draft amending regulations that add the Phase 2 significant hazards. Laid in draft on 13 July 2026.
- Explanatory Memorandum to the HHSRS (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 legislation.gov.ukThe explanatory memorandum to SI 2026/571, which reduced the HHSRS list from 29 hazards to 21.
GOV.UK: Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- HHSRS: Operating guidance (Parts 1 to 3) MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 23 June 2026Statutory guidance under section 9 of the Housing Act 2004 on inspections and assessing hazards. Replaces the operating guidance issued in 2006.
- HHSRS: Enforcement guidance MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 23 June 2026Statutory guidance for local authorities on enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004.
- HHSRS: Landlord and agent guide MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 16 September 2026A guide for landlords and agents to the HHSRS.
- HHSRS: Tenant guide MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 16 September 2026A guide for tenants to the HHSRS.
- HHSRS guidance (collection) MHCLG (GOV.UK)The GOV.UK collection of HHSRS guidance. It states the review reduced the number of hazards from 29 to 21.
GOV.UK: Housing standards
- The New Decent Homes Standard: policy statement MHCLG (GOV.UK) · 28 January 2026The policy statement for the new Decent Homes Standard, applying from 2035.
Regulator and Ombudsman
- Reshaping consumer regulation: our new approach Regulator of Social Housing · 29 February 2024The Regulator’s description of the new approach to consumer regulation and the consumer standards that took effect on 1 April 2024.
- Consumer standards (Annex 3), including the Safety and Quality Standard Regulator of Social HousingThe text of the four consumer standards.
- Spotlight report on damp and mould: it’s not a lifestyle Housing Ombudsman Service · 2021-10The Ombudsman’s thematic report on damp and mould, with recommendations for landlords.
- About the Complaint Handling Code Housing Ombudsman ServiceHow the statutory Complaint Handling Code works and what happens if a landlord does not comply.
- Guidance on remedies Housing Ombudsman ServiceThe Ombudsman’s policy on orders and recommendations, including indicative compensation ranges.
Coroner and inquiry
- Awaab Ishak: Prevention of future deaths report (ref 2022-0365) Courts and Tribunals Judiciary · 16 November 2022The report by Coroner Joanne Kearsley (Manchester North area), dated 16 November 2022, sent to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department of Health and Social Care. The page also holds the responses.
Other UK nations
- Awaab’s Law: guidance for landlords in Scotland Scottish Government · 9 September 2026Guidance on the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 6 October 2026.
- Written Statement: Welsh Housing Quality Standard, Responding to Hazards Welsh Government · 19 December 2025The Cabinet Secretary’s statement on changes to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard to set timescales for investigating and remedying hazards.
General information, not legal advice. Check the primary source before relying on any statement, and take advice from a housing lawyer on your own position. Last reviewed 18 October 2026.