Written Statement·Commons·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·HCWS739

Health and Safety Hazards in Social Housing: ‘Awaab’s Law’ and Electrical Safety Requirements

25 June 2025

Angela Rayner

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Labour

Statement

The government is clear that homes must, above all, be safe. Safety is non-negotiable, and landlords must take urgent action to respond to issues when they arise. We want housing providers to put the people who live in their homes at the heart of their mi...