UK Act of Parliament 2018 United Kingdom

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

An Act to amend the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to require that residential rented accommodation is provided and maintained in a state of fitness for human habitation; and for connected purposes.

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Enforced by
Local Authority
Status
In Force

What it defines

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

2 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Fitness for human habitation (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Extent, commencement and short title (opens in a new tab)

Help complying

Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.

Making rental properties fit for tenants

How private landlords in England must ensure their properties are fit for human habitation. Covers the implied covenant, HHSRS hazards, inspection rights, …
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Landlord safety and legal duties for rented homes

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