INFORMATION PAGE

The Housing Renewal Section understands that there is a lot of new legislation and information regarding the 2004 Housing Act, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, HMO Licensing and HMO Management Regulations etc. being introduced in what appears to be a short time.

To assist both landlords and tenants to understand, have access to, discuss these issues, please find below ‘quick links’ to the relevant pages. To access the web-site where this information may be found, please click on the link.

All the links below may not be relevant to your circumstances, please choose the ones of most interest to you. If there is a link you think should be provided, please e-mail [email protected]

Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Housing Act 2004

2004 Housing Act Explanatory Notes

Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - Operating Guidance

Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - Enforcement Guidance

Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - Worked Examples

The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006

The Licensing and Management of HMO's & Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006

The Decent Homes Target Implementation Plan

Fire Safety, Sleeping Accommodation Risk Assessment Guidance Part 1

Fire Safety, Sleeping Accommodation Risk Assessment Guidance Part 2

HMO Licensing - a guide for landlords and managers
 
HMO Licensing - a guide for tenants

Energy Performance Certificates