# Awaab's Law Explained: A Guide for Private Landlords

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**Created:** [13 October 2026 15:08 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/awaabs-law-explained-a-guide-for-private-landlords/91791 "2026-10-13T15:08:42Z")\
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Originally published at: [Awaab's Law Explained: A Guide for Private Landlords | OpenRent Landlord Hub](https://blog.openrent.co.uk/awaabs-law-for-private-landlords/)  
   
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, the government plans to extend Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector, introducing time limits for investigating problems and completing the necessary work. The specific requirements will be confirmed in future regulations. The legislation already applies to social housing, where social landlords must follow set deadlines when dealing with qualifying…