Siân Hemming Metcalfe

Siân Hemming Metcalfe, Operations Director at Inventory Base, shares her insights on the upcoming Awaab's Law and its impact on the private rental sector. She discusses the crucial new 24-hour hazard compliance rule and how traditional solutions like 'just open a window' won't suffice anymore. Siân highlights the challenges posed by damp and mould management and warns of potential contractor shortages, which may leave landlords scrambling. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for those in the property industry!

Siân Hemming Metcalfe, the Operations Director at Inventory Base, shares her expertise on the vital role of evidence in light of the Renters' Rights Bill. She outlines the necessity of collecting comprehensive documentation, from inspections to risk assessments, to protect letting agents and landlords. Siân emphasizes that verbal accounts won't suffice in disputes and warns about the tightening proof requirements seen in other jurisdictions like California. She also discusses the advantages of outsourcing inventories for unbiased, expert support, urging agents to start gathering strong evidence now.