The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Jurisdiction: England
Commencement: 23rd June 2026
Amends: Housing Act 2004

 

Mini Summary

The Housing Act 2004 replaces the existing housing fitness standard with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). This system is a risk based evaluation tool to help local authorities identify and protect against potential risks and hazards to health and safety from any failings identified in dwellings.

 

Duties

Various duties apply and are available to view on the Legislation Update Service.

 

Amendment

Details of hazard categories and how inspectors determine hazard categories are provided in The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005 which is updated, amending the prescribed method for assessing the seriousness of hazards in housing.

 

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