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. […]