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Question Title: Fitness standards for HMO's
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| I have heard that there is a standard of fitness for Houses in Multiple Occupation. What is this standard?
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| Section 353 Housing Act 1985 previously set out the fitness standard. It specifies five main requirements: that there are satisfactory food preparation and cooking facilities; adequate toilet provision; adequate washing/bathing facilities including hot and cold water; adequate fire escapes and other fire precautions. This standard has been replaced by the Housing Health & Safety Rating System as set out in Part 1 Housing Act 2004. For more information see Factsheet 28
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Letting Update Journal |
April 2005 page 15 |
letting-update-journal.html
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Letting Handbook |
Chapter 16 |
letting-handbook-and-factsheets.html
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Letting Factsheet No 28 |
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factsheet-28
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Letting Factsheet No 40 |
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