Party Wall Surveys for Bath and Stair Fall Hazards Under Awaab’s Law 2026: Protecting Adjoining Owners During Retrofit Works
Falls on stairs and in bathrooms account for more than half of all fatal home accidents in England and Wales — yet until 2026, no single piece of legislation directly tied landlord repair obligations to these specific hazards while simultaneously triggering party wall obligations for neighbouring properties. That changed when Awaab's Law expanded its scope. […]
Building Surveys for Excess Cold and Fire Hazards in PRS Post-Awaab’s Law 2026: Protocols for Private Landlord Compliance
Over 4.6 million households in England rent privately — and a significant proportion live in homes with hazards that regulators now consider legally unacceptable. Awaab's Law, which began reshaping social housing obligations in 2023, is now extending its reach. From 2026, excess cold, fire, electrical, and structural hazards fall within its expanded scope, with serious […]
Valuation Impacts of New Pet-Friendly Rules in Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Surveyor Adjustments for Landlord Risk Assessments
Pet-friendly rental listings in England have collapsed by 39% since January 2026 — yet the Renters' Rights Act 2026 simultaneously grants tenants a legal right to request pets that landlords cannot refuse without good reason [1]. This contradiction sits at the heart of one of the most significant valuation challenges facing chartered surveyors today. The […]
