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The Housing Act 2004 introduced a new way of assessing the suitability of living accommodation.
From the 6 April 2006, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) has been used to assess all types of accommodation. This includes:
It affects both rented and owner-occupied properties. The HHSRS looks at health and safety issues within the home. It aims to improve housing conditions and the health and safety of the occupants.
These pages introduce you to the HHSRS and your obligations under the new legalisation. They explain how Thanet District Council’s Housing Improvement Team ensures all homes are free from serious hazards that could affect people’s health.
There are 29 hazards that can now be assessed in the home.
The underlying aim of the HHSRS is to ensure that all residential premises provide a safe and healthy environment for all potential occupiers or visitors.
Did you Know ?
Accidents in the home account for around 50,000 deaths each year. These hazard profiles are considered the main areas requiring improvement in the general housing stock to ensure homes are safer to live in. It is unlikely that all 29 hazards will be found in any one house.
Housing Improvement Team
E-mail:
housing.conditions @thanet.gov.uk
Tel: 01843 577437
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