Phase 2 update
Phase 2 announced for Oct 2026: see what changes.
Awaab's Law Phase 2 announced 2026 extension: what changes
Phase 2 is an announced extension, not a current in-force obligation at the time this page was last verified. GOV.UK guidance says government will extend the regulations in 2026 to further significant hazards, and sector coverage refers to October 2026. Final regulations are pending, so this hub is preparation guidance, not legal advice. EvidenceTrail is preparing for announced Phase 2, not claiming live statutory capability.
Announced hazard groups to prepare for
GOV.UK guidance currently identifies the following 2026 extension categories where they present a significant risk of harm. EvidenceTrail treats these as announced preparation categories until the final regulations are published.
- Excess cold and excess heat.
- Falls associated with baths, level surfaces, stairs, and between levels.
- Structural collapse and explosions.
- Fire and electrical hazards.
- Domestic and personal hygiene and food safety.
What social landlords can prepare now
- Map which existing repair codes could become Phase 2 triage routes.
- Preserve source-system references for inspections, works, and tenant updates.
- Train intake teams to separate emergency hazards from significant-hazard review.
- Review vulnerability and support-needs prompts before the wider hazard set lands.
- Rehearse no-access, contractor-evidence, and written-summary evidence capture.
This preparation supports evidence operations. It does not decide compliance, replace legal review, or predict the final wording of the Phase 2 regulations.
Sources checked
- GOV.UK Awaab's Law guidance for social landlords Jurisdiction/scope: England
- Chartered Institute of Housing: Awaab's Law is now in force Jurisdiction/scope: England
- Mobysoft: Awaab's Law Phase 2 is coming Jurisdiction/scope: England
Review sign-off
- Humanizer: PASS
- Legal-safety: PASS
- SME: PASS
- External solicitor review: NOT OBTAINED
EvidenceTrail supports evidence gathering and operational review. It does not guarantee legal compliance, regulator acceptance, Ombudsman findings, or litigation outcomes.