Content

16.1

This report provides the Housing Policy
Committee with details of the consultation response submitted to
the Department of Levelling Up Housing & Communities (DLUHC) in
respect of Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for
repairs in the social rented sector.
 
The consultation sought views on the specific
requirements to be set and how these obligations will impact on
residents and landlords. In particular, views were sought on the
proposals for:
 

·      
timescales for initial investigations of potential hazards;

·      
requirements to be placed upon landlords to provide written
summaries of investigation findings;

·      
timescales for beginning repair works, timescales for completing
repair works;

·      
timescales for emergency repairs;

·      
the circumstances under which properties should be temporarily
decanted to protect residents’ health and safety; and

·      
requirements to be placed upon landlords to maintain adequate
record keeping throughout repair works.

 

 

16.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy
Committee:
 

1.    
notes the contents of this report; and
 

2.    
notes and endorses the response submitted to
Department of Levelling Up Housing & Communities (DLUHC) in
respect of Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for
repairs in the social rented sector.

 

 

16.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

16.3.1

There are several implications
arising from the proposed implementation of timescales for repairs
in the social rented sector through Awaab’s Law. It is
important for the Council to highlight these implications to
government as part of this consultation.

 

 

16.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

16.4.1

The alternative option is not to provide a
response to the consultation. However, on this occasion, given that
there are implications for the Council, the recommendation is that
a response is submitted.