7 Deferred

We welcome the government’s intention to apply Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation.

Recommendation
We welcome the government’s intention to apply Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation. The power to take legal action against their provider for failing to resolve serious hazards in a timely manner will substantially strengthen the protections that exist for people living in temporary accommodation. However, a phased rollout is advisable to give providers time to ensure robust arrangements are in place to investigate and resolve hazards in a timely manner. (Conclusion, Paragraph 28)
Government Response Summary
The government stated that Awaab's Law already applies to social rented temporary accommodation and they will soon consult on extending its scope to private rented temporary accommodation and those occupied under licence. They will consider the recommendation for a phased rollout as part of their response to this consultation.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
31. Awaab’s Law already requires social landlords to fix significant damp and mould hazards and all emergency hazards for properties let under a tenancy. This includes any temporary accommodation in the social rented sector let under a tenancy. 32. We will soon be consulting on extending the scope of Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector as provided for by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. This would include accommodation let under tenancies in the private rented sector which is used as temporary accommodation. The consultation will also seek views on extending Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation that is occupied under licence in both the private and social rented sectors. Alongside this, the consultation will invite input on implementation, including the timescales for the rollout. 33. We will consider this recommendation as part of our response to the consultation.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 22 Apr 2026