Tenant safety

There has never been more focus on safety and compliance in social housing.

New legislation, revised standards and rising expectations are changing how landlords think about risk, responsibility and assurance. Awaab’s Law, the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the new Competence and Conduct Standard, access challenges, data quality and building safety reform are often discussed separately. In practice, they are part of the same bigger shift.

For housing associations, ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained homes is a responsibility that sits at the heart of everything you do.

Managing ageing housing stock, meeting regulatory requirements and delivering improvement programmes all require careful planning, specialist knowledge and trusted partners who understand the challenges of working within occupied properties.

Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, providing a practical solution for properties where alarms are installed in locations that are difficult to access or require regular inspection.

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (3-9th November 2025) by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas. Run by the UK Radon Association (UKRA), the 2025 campaign theme is ‘Invisible Gas, Visible Risk’, with the UKRA calling on the Government to improve awareness in homes, schools and workplaces. This year, Airtech is backing the UKRA’s appeal for strong Government action to tackle the hidden threat posed by radon gas. The UKRA has written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, calling for decisive steps to reduce the UK’s exposure to this ‘invisible killer’.
 

Scolmore Group is a leading manufacturer of electrical accessories, circuit protection, lighting, home automation, security and cable accessory products.  Established in 1989, the company designs, develops and manufactures an ever-expanding range of innovative, energy-efficient and time-saving solutions for commercial and domestic projects. 

Kidde Safety Europe, a leading manufacturer of residential fire safety equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative CV9101 Fire Alarm Controller, designed to simplify the regular testing and maintenance of its Cavius family of wireless alarms. This user-friendly controller eliminates the need for physical access to alarms, making fire safety more accessible than ever before.

When it comes to achieving cost efficient accessible bathrooms – no matter the age of the housing stock or the individual’s needs – the key lies in choosing the right materials in the first place. Here, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing and Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions explains further.