Activists want Awaab’s Law imposed on private rental sector ASAP
Summary
The article reports support from several advocacy and charity groups for the government’s consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector. The focus is on faster action to address hazards such as damp and mould, with calls for the measures to be implemented urgently and applied effectively across different types of rented accommodation.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, this signals continued regulatory pressure around damp, mould and other housing hazards in rented homes. It may influence inspection priorities, defect reporting, and the standards expected in advice to landlords, agents and tenants.
Key points
- Support has been voiced for extending Awaab’s Law to private rentals.
- Campaigners want hazards like damp and mould dealt with more quickly.
- The consultation is also linked to temporary accommodation and care leavers.
- Older renters and vulnerable tenants are highlighted as groups at particular risk.
Organisations:
Generation Rent, Renters’ Reform Coalition, Crisis, Independent Age, Become
Regulations:
Awaab’s Law
Locations:
England, UK
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