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 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.
DAMP AND MOULD
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.
Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, says: “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.”
REACTIVE PROCESS
Matthew Whiting, Resisure Chief Technology Officer, says: “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.”
RAPID ACTION
And he adds: “Awaab’s Law demands rapid action, but outdated compliance methods leave landlords exposed to unnecessary risk.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.”
ANTICIPATE RISKS
With no mains power needed, no Wi-Fi requirements, and no hard wiring, Resisure claims that its five-minute compliance solution is the fastest in the market today.
Sensors can be operational within five minutes, allowing landlords to start investigations immediately after a tenant complaint.
And unlike smart home systems, ResiSure works independently, eliminating installation costs and technical barriers.
It also tracks humidity, temperature, and air quality, detecting mould risks before they become violations.
Meanwhile timestamped records create a clear audit trail, reducing disputes and ensuring landlords meet legal obligations.
AI-driven insights also help landlords anticipate risks before they escalate, ensuring preventative action is taken early.
