HHSRS under enforcement: What Awaab’s Law signals in 2026

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The regulatory landscape for letting agents has shifted - decisively.

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, housing standards will no longer be interpreted loosely or applied inconsistently. Enforcement is tightening. Expectations are clearer. And the margin for informal practice is closing fast.

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This 30-minute session from Inventory Base focuses on what enforcement will look like in reality as the sector moves into 2026 - not theory, not guidance documents, but how properties will actually be judged when things go wrong.

Co-hosted with Alice Ibbotson BSc MSc MCIEH MIFSM, Environmental Health specialist and Chartered Practitioner at Property Shield, this session provides a rare insight into:

  • How Environmental Health Officers assess risk in practice
  • What now constitutes “adequate” evidence under HHSRS
  • Where letting agents are most exposed as enforcement tightens

The focus is practical and operational — what passes scrutiny, what doesn’t, and where agents need to adapt now.

This webinar is designed to ensure letting agents enter 2026 clear-eyed about what “good” looks like under HHSRS, and what will no longer stand up once the Renters’ Rights Act is live.

If you are responsible for compliance, inspections or risk management, this is not optional viewing.

Speakers

Sián Hemming-Metcalfe
Sian Hemming-Metcalfe

Operations Director, InventoryBase

Sián Hemming-Metcalfe is Operations Director at Inventory Base and a board advisor at ARLA Propertymark. With over 15 years of experience in property technology and compliance, she is a leading voice on risk management and tenancy reform.

She has worked extensively with letting agents, inventory professionals, and policymakers to drive higher standards and more efficient practices in the rental sector. Her latest white paper, Redefining Fair Wear and Tear – Adapting the Rental Market to the Realities of Modern Living, calls for a fundamental reset of outdated tenancy frameworks to reflect modern occupancy patterns.

As both a practitioner and industry advocate, Siân combines sector insight with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach, helping agents navigate risk, protect landlords, and build more resilient businesses for the future.

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Alice Ibbotson

Environmental Health specialist and Chartered Practitioner, Property Shield

Alice is a highly qualified specialist in Fire Risk Assessment, HMO compliance, and HHSRS housing standards, recognised for her ability to simplify complex legislation and deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

With 16+ years of experience in the HMO sector - 11 as a local authority HMO Licensing & Enforcement Officer and HMO Licensing Team Leader, Alice has in-depth experience in the sector, she provides clients with both protective compliance and strategic support, helping them operate safer, legally sound, and high-performing properties.

Alice is widely trusted by landlords, agents, and investors for her clarity, integrity, and proactive approach. She is committed to making compliance accessible, stress-free, and genuinely valuable for her clients.

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