Our joint response to Awaab’s Law consultation
In January 2024, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) launched a consultation on Awaab’s Law. This consultation is one of a series of consultations the Government is running to implement the new regulatory framework set out in the Social Housing (Regulation) Act.
Eastlight Community Homes has led on compiling a collective response from our Build East members.
We’re expressing concern on all elements of the proposal, with the main points being:
- Not to include all Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards under Awaab’s Law right now, just DMC as originally proposed.
- The timescales for response, beginning and completion of works, and report-writing
- The Government’s Impact Assessment calculations.