Phase 2 Extension Pack
Phase 2 of Awaab's Law. Seven new hazard categories, one statutory clock.
From 30 November 2026 Awaab's Law reaches beyond damp and mould; 43 pages across 12 parts prepare your team for the wider scope.
43
Pages
12
Parts, plus the Reg 9 letter template
29
HHSRS hazards in the reference guide
7
Hazard categories added in Phase 2
The statutory clock
30 November 2026. Seven more categories on one statutory clock.
- 13 July 2026. The amending regulations are laid before Parliament in draft, and MHCLG publishes the date Phase 2 is to commence.
- 30 November 2026. Seven more hazard categories join damp and mould in significant-hazard scope, subject to parliamentary approval, and each runs on the same statutory clock.
- Any report your team classifies as an emergency means investigating and making safe within 24 hours, whichever of the categories it falls in.
- After any investigation, the written summary of its findings is due within 3 working days, counted from the day after the investigation is completed. The Reg 9 letter template in this pack is that summary.
- Regulations laid before Parliament13 July 2026Laid in draftDraft SI
- Seven categories join the clock30 November 2026Commencement dateSubject to approval
- Investigate and make safe24 hoursEmergencyReg 5
- Investigate the hazard10 working daysInvestigationReg 6
- Send the written summary3 working daysWritten summaryReg 9
- Complete the safety work5 working daysSafety workReg 11
- Begin preventative work12 weeksPreventative work backstopReg 13
What you receive
The pack, as it arrives in your inbox.
- 43 pages
- 12 parts + Reg 9 letter template
Version 7.0, issued 9 September 2026. See what changed.
4 pages: the contents page and the complete Part 4 expanded hazard triage framework. Opens the PDF. No email needed.
What's in the pack
12 parts, plus the Reg 9 letter template.
What your team needs to work to the wider scope, from triage frameworks and inspection records to a laminate-ready card for officers on site.
- 01
Introduction — What Phase 2 Changes
What changes, what stays the same, what is out of scope. Read this first.
- 02
Phase 1 vs Phase 2 Comparison Table
Side-by-side briefing tool for team meetings.
- 03
29 HHSRS Hazard Reference Guide
All 29 categories: identification, emergency triggers, inspection actions.
- 04
Expanded Hazard Triage Framework
Four steps: emergency or significant, for any Phase 2 hazard.
- 05
Phase 2 Inspection Record
All 29 categories, with an HHSRS field and a specialist referral section.
- 06
Phase 2 Deadline Timeline
All five deadlines, worked through an electrical hazard.
- 07
Enforcement & Penalties Reference
Ombudsman, RSH, civil liability and compensation methodology.
- 08
Phase 2 Readiness Checklist
Everything your organisation must have in place before Phase 2 commences.
- 09
Case Closure Checklist
Per-case sign-off before archiving.
- 10
Staff Quick Reference Card (Laminate-Ready)
Every category, deadline and trigger on one A5-printable page.
- 11
Tenant Information Sheet
Print and hand over: their rights, what to report, which deadlines apply.
- 12
Regulation Update Summary
Plain-English summary of the legislation underpinning Phase 2.
- Letter
Reg 9 Written Summary Letter Template
Ready to send. The 3-working-day deadline runs from the day after the investigation is completed.
Risk and consequence
What Phase 2 means for your organisation
- Seven categories join damp and mould in significant-hazard scope: excess cold, excess heat, falls, structural collapse, fire and explosions, electrical hazards, and domestic and personal hygiene and food safety. Once classified, each runs on the same statutory clock
- Inspection records, written summaries (Reg 9), and evidence logs must all be updated before Phase 2 commences
- Staff need awareness training on the new Phase 2 hazard categories — not just damp and mould
- Specialist contractor arrangements (Gas Safe, NICEIC, structural engineers) must be confirmed for 24-hour emergency response
- Failure to comply risks Housing Ombudsman compensation orders and RSH enforcement action
On the date: the amending regulations were laid before Parliament in draft on 13 July 2026 and MHCLG has published 30 November 2026 as the commencement date. They are subject to the affirmative procedure, so Parliament still has to approve them. Treat 30 November as the date to be ready for, not as a date already written into an enacted instrument.
Who it is for
Who uses this pack.
Housing Associations · Local Authorities · ALMOs · Supported Housing Providers · Housing Officers · Property Managers · Repairs Teams · Compliance Managers
Legal note: This pack is an operational compliance tool, not legal advice. Always consult your legal team for case-specific advice.
Compliance Bundle
Not bought the Phase 1 Compliance Pack yet? This pack and that one together for £39.99.
This pack adds Phase 2 scope without repeating Phase 1 content. Buy both together for £39.99 and save £9.99.
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