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Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018: Q&A briefing May 2019
An amendment to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 that requires all landlords (private and social) to ensure that their properties, including any common parts of the building, are fit for human habitation at the beginning of the tenancy and throughout.
General Health & Safety requirements
The basis of UK health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA).
Gas safety, heating and hot water
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities when providing heating and hot water to residents, whether this is by individual property-based systems, such as domestic gas boiler or by communal systems, including district heating.
Primary Authority changes
New arrangements for the operation of Primary Authority Partnerships were introduced from 1 October 2017.
Renewables – electricity, heating and hot water
While there is no legislation covering the maintenance of heating and hot water systems supplied by renewable energy, those installations in receipt of...
Water safety and hygiene - legionelia
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities for reducing the risk of legionella contamination and maintaining safe hot and cold water systems.
