Awaab’s Law Phase 2: what landlords should watch before November
The next stage of Awaab’s Law now has a date. The government says Phase 2 will come into force for social housing landlords in England on 30 November…
Rental Property Safety & Maintenance
Landlord news and guidance on rental property hazards, repairs, inspections, building safety and maintenance evidence.
Building safety assessments: what landlords should watch now
Landlords and building managers with an interest in higher-risk residential buildings should note a change in tone from the Building Safety Regulator.
HMO fine over dangerous conditions: what landlords should check now
A private landlord has been fined after a council investigation found serious hazards at an HMO, including fire safety failings, electrical risks.
Roof leak complaints: what landlords should learn from Awaab’s Law cases
The Housing Ombudsman has used a new severe maladministration report to warn landlords about the disruption caused by roof leaks.
Overheating risk in rental homes: what landlords should check now
Landlords may need to give overheating risk more attention as hotter summers, converted commercial buildings and older housing stock combine to make…
HHSRS landlord guide refreshed: what to check now
The government has refreshed its Housing Health and Safety Rating System guidance for landlords and property professionals.
£7,000 hazard fines: what landlords should check as new powers begin
Landlords in England face a new enforcement risk from today, after the government confirmed that councils can issue financial penalties of up to £7,000…
Pest infestation cases: what landlords should check after Ombudsman warning
The Housing Ombudsman has published two wider-order findings on pest infestation cases, calling them a significant learning opportunity for landlords.
Electrical safety reporting: what the new social housing TSM signals for landlords
The Regulator of Social Housing has finalised a new Tenant Satisfaction Measure for electrical safety checks.
Window disrepair: what landlords should check after Ombudsman warning
The Housing Ombudsman has used its latest learning report to warn landlords against treating window disrepair as a low-priority maintenance issue.
Rotherham landlord fine: the safety checks landlords should not ignore
Rotherham Council has prosecuted a private landlord after officers found serious hazards at a rented property, including exposed electrical wiring.
Multiple hazards and damp: what landlords should check now
A fresh Housing Ombudsman case is a useful reminder that damp and mould complaints rarely sit in isolation. Where a property has several hazards at once…