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Awaab's law: hazards in social housing

Learn about Awaab's law, and how it will change housing condition rules in social housing for damp, mould and emergency hazards.

Summary

This course covers how Awaab's law will affect social landlords' legal responsibilities to ensure safe housing conditions, manage hazards and meet new electrical safety requirements.

Phase 1 of Awaab's law is expected to come into force in October 2025.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Two hours

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
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Wednesday 20 August 2025Two hours 2pm – 4pmWebinar£90+VAT | £75+VATBook

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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What this seminar covers

This course includes:

  • what Awaab’s law is and how it will be implemented

  • an overview of the relevant regulations and guidance

  • the extension of the electrical safety standards to the social housing sector

  • how tenants can challenge and address disrepair issues

What you'll learn

At the end of the training, you'll be able to:

  • understand the key principles of Awaab's law

  • explain how the new legislation will be implemented and enforced

  • identify the legal duties of social landlords to address reported hazards

  • consider the options available to social tenants if their landlord does not comply with the law

Who this seminar is for

You’ll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law.

You might work as an adviser, caseworker or work for a local authority.

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