Agency owner fined after fire leaves people trapped in building
An estate agency owner has been fined after a fire incident left people trapped in a building. The article states that the total fines amount to around £25,000.
An estate agency owner has been fined after a fire incident left people trapped in a building. The article states that the total fines amount to around £25,000.
The article highlights renewed scrutiny of the leasehold sector, noting that service charges are rising. It also states that there are almost 5 million leasehold properties in the UK, underscoring the scale of the tenure affected.
The article reports that a consultation on extending Awaab's Law to the private rental sector is due to close on 18 December. It indicates a potential forthcoming change to health and safety obligations in private rented housing, but provides no further detail on the proposed scope or timetable.