Property operations platform Plentific has launched new readiness scorecards to support resident safety and for the UK housing sector to prepare for the implementation of Awaab’s Law in October.
The scorecards aim to help social landlords assess their compliance risks and take informed action.
From October, Awaab’s Law will introduce a new legal duty for social landlords to act swiftly on emergency hazards, with significant emphasis on severe cases of damp and mould.
The mandate requires that emergency hazards must be investigated within 24 hours placing high emphasis on urgency, accountability and transparency in how they manage all the reported hazards.
The latest launch by Plentific offer a solution for providers to evaluate their readiness across four key areas; contractor readiness, operational workflow readiness, resident communication readiness and compliance and risk reporting readiness.
Each scorecard offers a 0–5 self-assessment scale and outlines where technology can support compliance, reduce delays and improve accountability.
“Social landlords are under real pressure with Awaab’s Law to demonstrate both action and evidence,” said Plentific’s Emily Shaw.
“These tools are designed to give providers clarity on where they stand and what is required to meet the new legal standard.”
Awaab’s Law was introduced in July 2023 as part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act following a petition by Awaab Ishak’s parents, the Manchester Evening News and Shelter.
The two-year old died in 2020 following prolonged exposure to black mould while his family lived at a one-bedroom flat on the Ilminster block in Rochdale’s Freehold Estate.
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