Housing Conditions in Rented Properties
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:
- flats
- houses
- student houses
- houses in multiple occupation
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.
Housing Health and Safety Rating System
(HHSRS)
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.
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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.
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