Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
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Official guidance
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- HHSRS definition of hazards (opens in a new tab) Other
- Fitness for human habitation claims – what are they worth? (opens in a new tab) Other
- Guide for local authorities: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Guide for landlords: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (opens in a new tab) Publication
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Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)
Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …
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