Guidance

Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) enforcement guidance: housing conditions

Guidance for local housing authorities about their duties and powers under part 1 of the Housing Act 2004.

• 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: 23 August 2006

Applies to England

Documents

Housing health and safety rating system enforcement guidance: Housing Act 2004 part 1 - housing conditions

Ref: ISBN 9781851128471

PDF, 403 KB, 38 pages

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The housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) is a risk-based evaluation tool to help local authorities identify and protect against potential risks and hazards to health and safety from any deficiencies identified in dwellings. It was introduced under the Housing Act 2004 and applies to residential properties in England and Wales.

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Published 23 August 2006