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Private rented property standards guidance
Introduction
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Enforcement action
Landlord / licence agent / managing agent expectations
How the guidance works
The council inspection
Property standards
Fire safety standards and means of escape
Gas safety
Electrical safety
Overcrowding
Noise
Pests
Legionella
Asbestos and manufactured mineral fibres (MMF)
Internal room standards
Ceilings
Walls
Floors / floor coverings
Doors and frames
Doors with glazing
Windows and sills
Blind safety
Fireplace / surround
Lighting points / switching
Electrical sockets
Radiators
Heating, insulation and ventilation
Heating
Insulation
Ventilation
Bathing and sanitary facilities standards
Kitchen facilities standards
Stairs, landing and hallway standards
Loft / attic
External property standards
Roof
Chimney stacks
Rainwater goods and drainage
Brickwork, render, panelling and pointing
Gardens and yards
General
Waste provision
Contacts
Property standards checklist

Private rented property standards guidance

Property standards

When renting a property, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations is crucial. The most serious areas regarding private rented properties are Fire Safety, Gas Safety and Electrical Safety.

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