10:20 AM, 24th June 2025, About 7 months ago
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If you’re a landlord, chances are you’ve heard of Awaab’s Law. And if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay attention.
This isn’t just another government guideline or a tweak to how repairs are handled. Awaab’s Law is a groundbreaking moment in UK housing — and it’s going to have a huge impact. It’s not just about social housing anymore. The private rented sector is next in line, and as landlords, we need to be ready.
At ResiSure, we work with landlords, agents and housing providers every day. We see the pressure building, not just from legislation, but from tenants who expect more. We also see a clear route through the noise: lead the change, don’t wait to be forced into it.
Awaab’s Law was named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 in social housing.
His family had raised concerns, yet nothing was done. It should never have happened.
Now, the law sets clear rules to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again:
Initially, these rules were only applicable to social housing. But the government has already said they want to extend Awaab’s Law to apply to all private rented homes. It’s not a question of if — it’s when.
If Awaab’s Law is about safety, the Renters’ Rights Bill is about standards. It’s set to remove Section 21 evictions, raise the bar for what counts as a decent home, and give tenants more power to challenge poor conditions.
This means:
If you’re a landlord, these two changes combined mean one thing: you need to be more proactive than ever.
This is the question we hear most often. It’s also the one we care most about answering.
At ResiSure, we’ve built our business around helping landlords stay ahead with smart, simple technology that works from day one. But whether you use our tools or not, here’s what we believe every landlord should be doing:
Whilst most landlords are proactive and compliant, there are a small minority that wait for a letter, a fine, or a problem. Don’t be one of them. Start by reviewing your properties. Are they warm? Are they ventilated? Are they regularly checked? If the answer’s no, start there.
If a tenant reports a problem, log it, respond in writing, and keep proof of every visit, every quote, and every repair. Awaab’s Law isn’t just about acting — it’s about being able to show you did.
You don’t need to go full ‘smart-home’, but basic monitoring makes a massive difference. Our ResiSure sensors track air quality, humidity, and temperature every 30 minutes. They don’t need Wi-Fi or mains power, and they give you live updates and reports you can share should anything go wrong.
It’s a way to spot mould or underheating before your tenant does, and avoid complaints altogether.
The reality is, the majority of landlords already do most of this. They keep their tenants happy, their properties in good shape, and their reputations clean.
What Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Bill are really doing is raising the minimum standard for all. The question for landlords is: are you meeting it now, or waiting until someone checks?
From our side, we’ve seen firsthand how the right approach makes life easier. We’ve worked with landlords who used our sensors to spot problems early, speed up repairs, and resolve tenant disputes with a simple report. No guesswork. No drama.
No landlord wants to be in the headlines for the wrong reasons. And no tenant should have to fight to live in a safe home.
At ResiSure, we believe this is a moment for leadership. Yes, it’s a challenge. But it’s also an opportunity to do things better — to protect your investment, your tenants, and your peace of mind.
The laws are changing. The expectations are rising. And the landlords who step up now will be the ones still standing later.
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