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Net Zero Carbon: Are you ready?
Simple steps to get started now
Fire safety
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities for fire safety in residential premises, including individual homes, purpose-built blocks of flats and sheltered housing. It does not cover property protection or insurance requirements in the case of fire.
Communal - Heating
The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 came into force from 18 December 2014 but with certain regulations coming into force later. They were amended in March 2015 and in November 2020.
Residents' safety: changing the culture - why 100% compliance is not good enough
The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 highlighted tragic failings. The Hackitt Review’s final report concluded that the same old methods were unlikely to deliver the fundamental changes needed to safeguard residents.
Building Safety Bill - Q&A briefing
Why has the Building Safety Bill been published?
Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 - Amendments November 2020
Complying with the Amended Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 – Q&A briefing
Resident safety - Introduction
The safety of tenants is paramount and should be the primary concern of all landlords.
Covid-19: repairs and maintenance - Q&A briefing
Article originally published 21 May 2020, last updated on 6 November 2020
Net zero carbon and existing stock: Q&A briefing
With the UK committed to achieving a ‘net zero carbon’ economy by 2050, energy use in homes, particularly existing homes, must be substantially reduced so as not to contribute to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
Dampness, mould growth and insulation problems
Q. How should social landlords respond to reports of dampness, condensation and mould growth which are suspected of being due to defective wall insulation?
