Event listingEngland
Awaab’s Law: preparing for phase 2
NHF’s event listing introduces Phase 1 lessons and Phase 2 preparation. The webinar recording is available to members.
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Government publications, parliamentary progress, complaints learning and perspectives from across the housing sector.
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External news linkEngland
Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes
Resident complaints, enforcement concerns and Clarion’s response feature.
Official updateEngland
Audit whether complaint teams recognise Awaab’s Law cases
The Ombudsman’s Annual Complaints Review reports difficulties recognising relevant cases in early casework. This is operational learning, not an amendment to statutory deadlines.
Official updateEngland
Phase 2: Lords consideration motion tabled
Parliament records a consideration motion on 15 September and a Grand Committee debate scheduled for 13 October. This does not itself make the amendment regulations law.
Official updateScotland
Scottish landlord guidance corrected ahead of commencement
The Scottish Government records a correction to an inaccurate figure on the repair-work page, with HTML and PDF updated.
Official updateScotland
Helen Trouten Torres - Blog - Tenants Together (Scotland) Scottish Housing Regulator Liaison Group - 18 August 2026
A liaison-group blog covers tenant participation, landlord governance, safety information and housing affordability.
Article summaryEngland
ReCAP: Putting culture, accountability and participation on the menu at the 'repairs café'
Douglas Bounds reports how residents and housing teams discussed communication, scrutiny and accountability at a ReCAP workshop.
Article summaryEngland
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What’s next for Social Housing Landlords
Elmhurst focuses on the competence, specialist input and documented decisions needed when investigating a wider range of hazards.
Article summaryEngland
Awaab's Law Phase 2: What's Changing from November 2026
South East Consortium examines how landlords and contractors can recognise hazards and avoid delays between teams.
Publication announcementEngland
Tackling damp and mould: Professional practice, cultural change and regulation in social housing
A joint CIH/CIOB publication brings technical diagnosis, resident engagement and organisational culture together.
Article summaryEngland
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What Social Housing Landlords Need to Do Before November 2026
Bevan Brittan considers triage, household circumstances and coordination between housing, repairs, surveying and legal teams.
Article summaryEngland
Second phase of Awaab's Law laid before Parliament
CIH responds to the laying of Phase 2 regulations and describes additions to the government’s implementation guidance.