Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Letting Agent 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 Letting Agent 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 report states that a consultation on applying the law to private rentals has now been launched.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the move signals a potential shift in how repair deadlines and property conditions are handled in the private rented sector. The source does not set out the proposed timescales, scope, or commencement date for the private rental extension.
Agents and clerks may wish to follow the consultation closely, as the outcome could affect repair obligations and record-keeping for private landlords.
Source: Letting Agent Today