Awaab’s Law: Legal implications for social housing builders and landlords

Awaab’s Law came into force on 27 October 2025. It is designed to protect tenants from serious health and safety hazards in their homes – named in memory of Awaab Ishak, who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing property.

This webinar will discuss the implications, for builders and landlords, of Awaab’s Law and include:

– Background & introduction
– Scope of application
– Statutory timeframes – emergency and significant hazards
– Written summaries and tenant communication
– Alternative accommodation obligations
– Enforcement and remedies
– Key construction law implications – design & build
– Programming and handover implications
– Risk management and practical steps

Please use the link below to and if you have any queries please contact: events@wslaw.co.uk