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Social Housing Landlords Face Challenges Meeting Awaab’s Law Deadlines

A government research report has found that social housing landlords are struggling to meet the response times required under the first phase of Awaab’s Law. This comes as the government announces phase two of the legislation.

The early implementation of Awaab’s Law for social housing has been affected by a number of barriers, according to the government report. The legislation sets out specific response times for landlords, but meeting these deadlines has proven difficult for many in the sector.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, the findings highlight ongoing challenges in compliance and property management within the social housing sector. The report underscores the importance of understanding legislative requirements and the potential impact on day-to-day operations.