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What's changing in UK housing compliance

Every statutory date that affects UK housing providers, checked against the legislation rather than the commentary — across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

UK housing compliance calendar: 2026 and 2027

Every confirmed compliance date for UK housing providers across 2026 and 2027 — Awaab's Law phase 2, the 1 November EICR deadline, Decent Homes, MEES and the devolved timetables.

The 1 November 2026 EICR deadline for social landlords

Every social tenancy in England granted before 1 December 2025 needs a completed EICR before 1 November 2026. What the transitional provision requires, and what happens if a property misses it.

Social housing EICRs: the five-year cycle, explained

What the electrical safety regime requires of registered providers in England after the first round — the five-year cycle, equipment checks, qualified persons, the 28-day rule and remedial work.

Awaab's Law phase 2: the seven hazards added on 30 November 2026

From 30 November 2026 Awaab's Law extends to seven further hazard categories, with a 10-working-day investigation clock. The categories, the exact timescales, and why triage is the hard part.

Where Awaab's Law phase 2 meets the EICR deadline

The 1 November EICR deadline and Awaab's Law phase 2 land thirty days apart and overlap on electrical hazards. Why that combination creates a specific failure, and how to sequence around it.

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