In Summary… Mould in a rental property is not always the landlord’s responsibility. Liability depends on the underlying cause, whether that’s condensation caused by everyday living, structural defects, leaks, inadequate ventilation, or […]

Landlords facing potential legal action and fines when the toughest rental compliance laws in decades take effect can ensure compliance from day one with a real-time monitoring solution that can be deployed in under five minutes - the ideal compliance solution for landlords.

In a major step towards improving housing safety and quality, the UK government has announced that Awaab’s Law will officially come into effect in October. This legislation, named in honour of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who tragically passed away due to prolonged exposure to damp and mould, sets strict requirements for social landlords to investigate and resolve hazardous damp and mould issues within designated timeframes. Additionally, all emergency hazards must now be addressed within 24 hours.

Winter can be a challenging time for tenants, especially for those in properties prone to damp, mould, or heating inefficiencies. As temperatures drop, the importance of maintaining healthy, safe, and warm living […]