Level 3 Building Surveys for Excess Temperature Hazards in PRS: Awaab’s Law 2026 Protocols for Overheating Assessments
Excess temperature hazards in rental properties now carry the same enforcement weight as structural collapse and fire risks. Under Phase 2 of Awaab's Law regulations taking effect in 2026, private rental sector (PRS) landlords face strict 10-working-day investigation deadlines and mandatory remedial action for overheating issues that previously received minimal regulatory attention[7]. This shift transforms […]
Awaab’s Law Compliance in Rental Surveys: Detecting and Reporting Damp, Mould and Housing Hazards
When two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from prolonged exposure to black mould in his family's social housing flat in 2020, the tragedy exposed a systemic failure in how landlords respond to tenant reports of damp and mould. The subsequent legislation—Awaab's Law—fundamentally transformed rental property compliance in England, establishing strict statutory timeframes that landlords and housing providers […]
