Framework Launched To Keep Next Generation Of Homes Safer

With falls said to be the biggest single cause of accidental death, a framework to help housebuilders ensure the next generation of homes are safer has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Safer by design: A framework to reduce serious accidental injury in new-build homes has been developed with industry experts, and encourages housebuilders to go beyond current regulatory requirements for accident prevention. Read more on 24housing.

https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/framework-launched-to-keep-next-generation-of-homes-safer/

Government Supports New Measures To Improve The Safety Of Tenants

Secretary of State for Housing Sajid Javid has confirmed government support for new legislation that will help ensure rented homes are safe and give tenants the right to take legal action when landlords fail in their duties.  The government has already introduced a range of powers for local authorities enabling them to crack down on the minority of landlords who rent out unsafe or substandard accommodation. From April this year councils will also be able to issue banning orders to kick the worst offenders out of the business. Government will support further measures proposed by Karen Buck MP in a Private Member’s Bill to protect tenants in both the social and private rented sectors. Read more on the Gov UK website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-supports-new-measures-to-improve-the-safety-of-tenants