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WalesStandard and statutory guidance

WHQS addendum: Responding to Hazards ↗

Welsh Government

Element 1c introduces the social-housing hazard-response rule and statutory guidance; PDF, 2 pages.

Status: In effect

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Applies / effective: 1 Apr 2026

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Official sources checked 27 Sep 2026. Review due — check the original sources before relying on this status.

WalesGovernment guidance

Fitness of homes for human habitation ↗

Welsh Government

Wider rented-housing fitness duties under the Renting Homes framework. Not the same as England’s Awaab’s Law or the WHQS social-housing rule.

Status: Current guidance

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Official sources checked 27 Sep 2026. Review due — check the original sources before relying on this status.

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Legislation contains the legal requirements. Official guidance explains implementation, but its status depends on the document and jurisdiction. Regulatory standards and Ombudsman material have distinct roles.

MHCLG describes England’s Awaab’s Law guidance as non-statutory. Scotland’s guidance has a different status for private and social landlords. The Welsh WHQS addendum includes statutory guidance.

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