A landlord thought he was already breaking Awaab's Law over a reported damp ceiling. He wasn't, because it doesn't cover him yet, and no date has been set for when it will. What he'd actually forgotten was the duty that's applied to private landlords for decades. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and what a defensible response to a damp complaint actually looks like right now.
HMO Emergency Lighting: What BS 5266 Requires | Kent Traders
Most licensed HMOs need emergency lighting on escape routes, and most landlords find out the hard way. Here's what BS 5266-1 actually requires, where fittings need to go, and which Emco kit gets you through a licensing inspection without a last-minute scramble.
Hotel Entrance Matting: What the Law Requires | Kent Traders
Skipping proper entrance matting isn't just a finish problem, it's a Workplace Regulations 1992 compliance gap. We break down how much matting a hotel or HMO entrance actually needs, recessed vs surface-mounted, and how Emco Diamond compares to Emco Universal. Trade pricing included.
BS 6465 HMO Bathrooms: How Many Do You Need? | Kent Traders
How many bathrooms does your HMO actually need? We break down BS 6465 sanitary provision tables, what counts as a compliant bathroom for licensing, and which fittings from Geberit, Ideal Standard, Grohe and Aqualisa make refurb day easier. Includes trade pricing and a council-ready compliance checklist.