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Getting ready for Awaab’s Law: Ombudsman urges the sector to deal with hazards!
The Housing Ombudsman has urged the sector to overcome its ‘complacency’ towards how it deals with hazards ahead of the introduction of Awaab’s Law. In its latest ‘Learning from severe maladministration’ report, it explains that “Everyone deserves a safe, warm, and decent home.”
Awaab’s Law is more than Damp and Mould!
Social landlords maintaining good quality, safe and warm homes will be in the best position to comply with all their legal obligations. Providing an effective and efficient service for their tenants (and all their residents) is integral to their social purpose.
PAS 2030 & PAS 2035: Q&A briefing
Updated December 2023
Building Safety Regulator - Q&A Briefing - UPDATED JANUARY 2024
What is happening with the Building Safety Bill?
Fire safety - UPDATED JANUARY 2024
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.
Energy Bill Support – What social landlords need to do now
Energy Bill Support – What social landlords need to do now
Why should social landlords start decarbonisation now?
There is a Climate Emergency. The sooner social landlords, their contractors and suppliers start to decarbonise their activities, the less risks and costs they will face. The following Q&A explains what the risks are, what can be done and how to get started.
Asbestos (September 2021 Update)
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities for managing any asbestos, including asbestos containing material (ACM), in their properties to protect anyone using or working in their premises from the risks to health that exposure to asbestos causes.
Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 - Amendments November 2020
Complying with the Amended Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 – Q&A briefing
