Update: Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law comes into force on 30 November 2026. That date is now confirmed in MHCLG guidance for social landlords published in July 2026, alongside the draft Amendment Regulations that bring the new hazard categories into scope. The speculation is over. Housing providers have a fixed deadline – and at the
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From Policy to Practice: How MHCLG’s data model is enabling us to deliver at pace
Learn how MHCLG’s data model is helping Made Tech deliver faster, smarter compliance with Awaab’s Law by streamlining hazard management, improving data, and protecting tenants.
