Landlords facing potential legal action and fines when the toughest rental compliance laws in decades take effect can ensure compliance from day one with a real-time monitoring solution that can be deployed in under five minutes – the ideal compliance solution for landlords.
The UK housing sector is bracing for Awaab’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that will fundamentally change the way rental properties are maintained.
From October, social and private landlords will be legally required to investigate damp and mould complaints within 14 days, provide written findings within 14 days, and commence repairs within seven days. Emergency hazards must be resolved within 24 hours, or tenants must be relocated. Failure to comply could result in legal action and fines.
Landlords have now been urged to explore options for dealing with damp and mould issues, such as ResiSure’s real-time monitoring solution which can be deployed in under five minutes – ensuring compliance from day one.
With no mains power needed, no Wi-Fi requirements, and no hard wiring, it is the fastest compliance solution in the market today:
● Instant deployment – Sensors can be operational within five minutes, allowing landlords to start investigations immediately after a tenant complaint.
● No structural modifications – Unlike smart home systems, ResiSure works independently, eliminating installation costs and technical barriers.
● Real-time, 24/7 monitoring – Tracks humidity, temperature, and air quality, detecting mould risks before they become violations.
● Automated compliance reports – Timestamped records create a clear audit trail, reducing disputes and ensuring landlords meet legal obligations.
● Predictive analytics – AI-driven insights help landlords anticipate risks before they escalate, ensuring preventative action is taken early.
Resisure chief technology officer Matthew Whiting said, with less than six months until enforcement, landlords must take action immediately to avoid non-compliance penalties.
Matthew said:
“For years, landlords have relied on tenant complaints or manual inspections – a slow, reactive process that leaves properties vulnerable. With Awaab’s Law setting strict timeframes for investigations and repairs, delays are no longer an option.
Awaab’s Law will fundamentally change compliance expectations, and landlords who fail to act risk legal action, reputational damage, and significant fines. ResiSure provides an immediate, cost-effective way to meet these obligations – ensuring compliance within minutes, not weeks.”
He recommends:
- Audit existing properties – Identify damp and mould risks before complaints arise.
- Deploy ResiSure sensors within minutes – Ensure instant compliance with monitoring that starts immediately.
- Establish automated compliance systems – Implement real-time tracking and reporting to meet investigation deadlines.
- Enhance tenant communication – Make tenants aware of the upcoming changes and use real-time data to resolve disputes before they escalate.
Damp and mould are not just unsightly – they represent a serious health risk and a growing legal liability for landlords:
● Health concerns – Long-term exposure is linked to respiratory illnesses, asthma, and other chronic conditions.
● Financial burden – The cost of damp and mould remediation ranges from £500 to £10,000 per property, while legal disrepair claims now average £5,000 per case.
● Regulatory pressure – Housing regulators will have greater enforcement powers, meaning landlords who fail to act could face fines, court action, and reputational damage.
According to UK.Gov, from October Awaab’s Law will force landlords to fix damp and mould as well as carry out emergency repairs. With further plans to take a step-by-step approach, making the law stronger over time to ensure that legal frameworks are in place to ensure landlords are accountable for all dangerous hazards from 2027. The message from policymakers is clear – landlords must act now.
Angela Rayner, deputy Prime Minister, said:
“We have a moral duty to ensure tragedies like the death of Awaab Ishak never happen again. Landlords cannot be allowed to rent out dangerous homes and shamelessly put the lives of their tenants at risk. Our new laws will force them to fix problems quickly so that people are safe in their homes and can be proud to live in social housing.”
Matthew added:
“Awaab’s Law demands rapid action, but outdated compliance methods leave landlords exposed to unnecessary risk. ResiSure changes that. With a setup time of under five minutes, investigations can begin instantly – ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations from day one.”
ResiSure is recognised by leading housing and property organisations, reinforcing its commitment to raising compliance standards:
● Good Homes Alliance – Supporting sustainable, high-quality housing.
● Building Performance Network – Advancing best practices in environmental monitoring.
● The Housing Forum – Advocating for higher standards in social and private rental housing.
● The Guild of Property Professionals – Ensuring excellence and accountability in the rental sector.
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