Dates with context
A timeline for each nation.
Publication, parliamentary scrutiny and commencement are different events. These timelines keep them separate and show when a future date remains conditional.
England
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Phase 1 commenced
In forcePhase 2 draft laid; guidance published
DraftLords Grand Committee debate scheduled
Parliamentary businessIntended Phase 2 commencement
Subject to approval
Official references
Read the England position →- MHCLG — Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector Source record
- UK legislation — Hazards in Social Housing Regulations 2025 — SI 2025/1042 Source record
- UK legislation — Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 — section 10A Source record
- MHCLG — Phase 1: guidance for social landlords Source record
- MHCLG — Phase 2: guidance for social landlords Source record
- UK Parliament — Phase 2 amendment regulations — parliamentary tracker Source record
Scotland
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Landlord and tenant guidance published
Official guidanceLandlord guidance corrected
Updated guidanceScottish regulations commence
Scheduled commencement
Official references
Read the Scotland position →- Scottish Government — Awaab’s Law: guidance for landlords in Scotland Source record
- Scottish Government — Scottish guidance — scope and required timescales Source record
- Scottish Government — Scottish guidance — repair work Source record
- Scottish Government — Awaab’s Law: guidance for tenants in Scotland Source record
- Scottish Government — Scottish guidance — enforcement Source record
Wales
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WHQS element 1c takes effect
In effectFirst quarterly reporting point
Reporting milestone
Official references
Read the Wales position →Northern Ireland
Official sources checked . Review due — check the original sources before relying on this status.
Revised Decent Homes consultation opened
ConsultationConsultation closed
Await subsequent official publication
Official references
Read the Northern Ireland position →