Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.
Awaab's Law to Apply to Private Rentals as Government Launches Consultation
Awaab's Law is to be extended to the private rental sector, according to a government statement reported by Landlord Today. The law gives landlords and their agents strict time limits to repair serious health and safety issues.
The government introduced Awaab's Law to social housing last year, setting legal deadlines for landlords to fix dangerous damp and mould. The extension to private rentals means letting agents and inventory clerks should prepare for similar repair timeframes to apply to the properties they manage.
The government has launched a consultation on the move. Further details of the consultation and the proposed application of Awaab's Law to the private rental sector are available in the original report.
Source: Landlord Today