Guidance

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

Guidance for tenants, landlords and local authorities.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 6 March 2019

Applies to England

Documents

Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

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Guide for landlords: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

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Guide for local authorities: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

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Details

Guidance to help tenants, landlords and local authorities understand the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

For tenants, this non-statutory guidance will help them to make use of their rights under the Act.

For landlords and local authorities, this non-statutory guidance will ensure that they are aware of what the Act means for them.

The Act comes into force on 20 March 2019.

Published 6 March 2019