Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 5
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The government’s plans to extend Awaab’s Law and the Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation...
Recommendation
The government’s plans to extend Awaab’s Law and the Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation will provide households with stronger protections against hazards and disrepair. However, while we wait for these reforms, the government should focus on ensuring that the protections that already exist are working effectively. This includes ensuring local authorities are delivering their statutory duty to ensure the suitability of temporary accommodation consistently. (Conclusion, Paragraph 26)