Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 7
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We welcome the government’s intention to apply Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation.
Recommendation
We welcome the government’s intention to apply Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation. The power to take legal action against their provider for failing to resolve serious hazards in a timely manner will substantially strengthen the protections that exist for people living in temporary accommodation. However, a phased rollout is advisable to give providers time to ensure robust arrangements are in place to investigate and resolve hazards in a timely manner. (Conclusion, Paragraph 28)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 June 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗