Awaab's Law Phase 2
Extension Pack 2026
Once Phase 2 commences, Awaab's Law expands beyond damp and mould to cover the announced Phase 2 categories — fire, electrical, falls, cold, heat, and more. This pack gives your team everything needed to comply: triage frameworks, inspection records, readiness checklists, and a laminate-ready quick reference card for housing officers on site.
Note: Phase 2's commencement regulations have not yet been laid before Parliament. October 2026 is the Government's stated expectation, not a confirmed commencement date — this pack is a readiness resource you can put in place now.
⚠️ What Phase 2 means for your organisation
- →Phase 2 will bring fire, electrical, structural, falls, hygiene, and other categories into significant-hazard scope — subject to the same statutory deadlines as damp and mould once classified
- →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
What's in the pack — 12 parts
Everything your team needs to prepare for and operate under Phase 2.
Introduction — What Phase 2 Changes
What Phase 2 changes, what stays the same, and what remains out of scope. Read this part first before using the rest of the pack.
Phase 1 vs Phase 2 Comparison Table
Side-by-side briefing tool — what changes in 2026 and what stays the same. Print and use at team meetings.
29 HHSRS Hazard Reference Guide
All 29 hazard categories with identification guidance, emergency triggers, and key inspection actions for each.
Expanded Hazard Triage Framework
4-step decision framework covering all Phase 2 hazard types — emergency vs significant classification for any report.
Phase 2 Inspection Record
Updated inspection form for all 29 HHSRS categories with HHSRS category field, specialist referral section, and statutory deadlines.
Phase 2 Deadline Timeline
All five statutory deadlines with worked example using a Phase 2 hazard type (electrical). Exact calendar calculations.
Enforcement & Penalties Reference
Housing Ombudsman, RSH, civil liability, and compensation calculation methodology — what actually happens when deadlines are missed.
Phase 2 Readiness Checklist
Everything your organisation must have in place before Phase 2 commences — documentation, training, systems, contractors, tenant comms.
Case Closure Checklist
Per-case sign-off checklist for every Phase 2 case before archiving. Deadlines met, documentation complete, tenant confirmed.
Staff Quick Reference Card (Laminate-Ready)
All 29 categories, all deadlines, all emergency triggers, and specialist referral contacts on one A5-printable page.
Tenant Information Sheet
Print and hand to tenants. Explains their Phase 2 rights, what to report, what deadlines apply, and what to do if the landlord fails.
Regulation Update Summary
Plain-English summary of all legislation underpinning Phase 2 — from the enabling Act to the commencement regulations.
Reg 9 Written Summary Letter Template
Ready-to-send template for the statutory written summary of the findings of the investigation (Regulation 9). The 3-working-day deadline runs from the day after the day on which the investigation is completed.
Already have the Phase 1 Compliance Pack?
This pack supplements Phase 1 — it adds Phase 2 scope without repeating Phase 1 content. Buy both together for £49.99 and save £9.99.
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📘 Legal note: This pack is an operational compliance tool, not legal advice. Always consult your legal team for case-specific advice.