Bolton to benefit from law that makes 'homes safer and landlords more accountable'

Bolton to benefit from law that makes 'homes safer and landlords more accountable'

Thousands of people in Bolton are set to benefit from a new law that aims to make “homes safer and landlords more accountable”.

Travis Perkins calls on landlords to act on damp and mould - Builders Merchants Journal

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has called on social landlords to be proactive when it comes to reacting to issues with damp and mould, after new legislation came into place last week. Awaab’s Law, introduced after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 from prolonged exposure to mould in his home, took effect on October …

Hackney Co-op slammed for damp and mould failures as Awaab’s Law comes into force – Hackney Citizen

Housing Ombudsman says his latest report shows the need for a new law requiring landlords to fix hazards sooner

Video support for tenants as Awaab’s Law comes into force

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has collaborated with housing association Golding Homes to produce an educational video for tenants about ventilation, damp and mould. The short film is designed to help residents living in social housing to improve air quality in their homes, with helpful advice on reducing moisture indoors. The ‘Healthy […] The post Video support for tenants as Awaab’s Law comes into force first appeared …

Big landlord backs Green's proposed abolition of PRS

Midlands BTL investor says Green Party's contentiopus plan to end private letting ‘has merits’ but would take many parliaments.