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For social housing providers, the revised Decent Homes Standard (DHS) - alongside linked reforms such as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and Awaab’s Law - signal a fundamental shift in expectations.

The alternative accommodation market is challenging for insurers temporarily re-homing people in the event of a claim, with significant knock-on effects for housing associations and local authorities who are ultimately responsible for ensuring customers are safely and suitably accommodated.

Awaab Ishaak was just aged two when he tragically died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition as a result of direct prolonged exposure to mould in his home.

Less than a year since the commencement of Awaab’s Law Phase 1, there is no time to rest on your laurels as the guidance and implementation date of Phase 2 is upon us.

What can a highway authority do to defeat claims arising on housing estate roads? Elizabeth Bower from Forbes discusses the finding of Collins v Tameside MBC 2017.

Early engagement, detailed project information and a packed contacts book can help take the complexities out of construction cover.

Disrepair claims have been increasing, and Awaab’s Law, which comes into force on 27 October 2025, is not expected to reduce them.

How many bed bugs does it take to make a flat unfit to live in?

Since the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 introduced s9A and s10 into the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, there has been limited judicial guidance on the meaning of ‘fitness for human habitation’. Harvey has now filled that gap and is likely to become the leading authority in this area.

What does the new Help to Build: Equity Loan mean for planning authorities?

GreenSquareAccord Ltd, with supplier Jewson, have introduced smart lockers to enable repairs’ operatives to manage their own supply of materials.