Phase 2 update

Phase 2 announced for Oct 2026: see what changes.

Awaab's Law Phase 2 preparation checklist

Use this checklist to rehearse for the announced Phase 2 extension while final regulations remain pending. It supports data and evidence readiness; it is not legal advice and does not decide compliance.

Preparation actions

Evidence-cited Phase 2 preparation checklist
Area Action Review evidence
Data readiness Map repair codes, asset risks, HHSRS labels, and complaint categories to the announced Phase 2 hazard terms. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.
Triage consistency Train intake teams to record hazard route, resident circumstances, emergency indicators, and uncertainty at first report. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.
Evidence capture Preserve awareness timestamp, investigation record, written summary, safety works, alternative accommodation, and open gaps. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.
Contractor chains Check that contractor attendance, photos, findings, completion notes, and follow-on work can be attached back to the landlord case. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.
No-access and support needs Record access attempts neutrally and include vulnerability, language, work, care, safeguarding, or reasonable-adjustment barriers where known. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.
Governance review Agree who signs off Phase 2 readiness, what remains pending, and when final regulations will trigger policy and system updates. Evidence owner named, source system identified, and gap review date recorded.

Notice boundary

The site-wide notice is factual and static: Phase 2 announced for Oct 2026, with a link to the hub. It is dismissible and does not use countdowns, urgency timers, or final-regulation wording.

Sources checked

  1. GOV.UK Awaab's Law guidance for social landlords Jurisdiction/scope: England
  2. Chartered Institute of Housing: Awaab's Law is now in force Jurisdiction/scope: England
  3. Mobysoft: Awaab's Law Phase 2 is coming Jurisdiction/scope: England
  4. Anthony Collins: preparing for later phases of Awaab's Law Jurisdiction/scope: England

Review sign-off

EvidenceTrail supports evidence gathering and operational review. It does not guarantee legal compliance, regulator acceptance, Ombudsman findings, or litigation outcomes.