From September, all firms regulated by the senior managers and certification regime must take steps to prevent bullying, harassment or violence among employees if it is work related.
The plan gives landlords in England who own four properties or fewer access to 24/7 WhatsApp tenant triage, automatic communication records and structured maintenance reports
Brokers using Acre can now run Comentis’ assessments directly on the platform, making it easier to spot and deal with vulnerable clients without extra steps.
Proactive vulnerability assessments during onboarding saw a 65% take-up rate, while reviews averaged 60%.
All ARs and RIs now have a centralised way to create, send and eSign agreement templates, removing admin and reducing delays.
Sián Hemming-Metcalfe said: "Rental homes need to protect occupants in every season, and the revised HHSRS reflects that reality.”
More than half of UK regulated firms are struggling to verify who ultimately owns or controls the businesses they deal with, according to research from SmartSearch.
Jack Malnick, co-founder of Landlord Resource, has urged landlords to act quickly to keep properties safe and free from hazards.
Sián Hemming-Metcalfe said: “There’s still a perception in some parts of the sector that this is primarily a damp and mould regulation, but that’s a dangerous misunderstanding."
RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com said some of the biggest risks arose when landlords assumed insurance was enough without checking if the sum insured matched the actual rebuild value.
Data from SafeDeposits Scotland showed that many rely on a mix of Government websites, council guidance, newsletters, online forums and word of mouth to understand their legal obligations.
The professional body said the reforms are an important step towards improving tenant safety and raising standards in the private rented sector.