Changes to Awaab’s Law October 2025: Social landlords forced to investigate
Changes to Awaab’s Law set by the government mean that social landlords will now be forced to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould in set periods of time, according to a new […]
How Will New Social Housing Standards Protect Tenants?
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has this week proposed new standards designed to protect social housing tenants and improve the service they receive. Prior to the launch of this consultation, social […]
Over 1,100 Private Rented Homes Have Dangerous Damp and Mould
Local councils in England have found 1,106 private rented homes with dangerous levels of damp and mould in 2021-22, according to research by Generation Rent. Housing Industry Leaders explores the findings and discovers […]
The App Helping Housing Providers Detect Damp and Mould
Housemark has launched a damp and mould detection app to help housing providers detect and record damp and mould in homes. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this can increase residents’ health and […]
Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations Are Changing
New smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations will come in place on 1 October 2022, with all rented properties in England having to comply. Housing Industry Leaders outlines the key changes. Replacing the […]
Birmingham to Ensure That Landlords Are Providing Proper Accommodation
Birmingham City Council is to introduce a Selective Licencing Scheme for all private rented properties in 25 wards in the city. Housing Industry Leaders investigates how the scheme will ensure that landlords are […]
Social Housing Regulation Bill: Stronger Protection For Tenants
The UK Government will introduce the Social Housing Regulation Bill into parliament today (8 June), following on from its inclusion in the Queen’s Speech. Housing Industry Leaders investigates how the Bill will provide […]
Non-Profit Firm Given The Authority to Run New Homes Ombudsman
After The Dispute Service was given the green light to run the New Homes Ombudsmen, the tenancy deposit resolution body could make its first referrals within months. Housing Industry Leaders looks at what […]