ABSTRACT
STRUCTURE OF THE LAW DEALING WITH HOUSING STANDARDS AND THEIR ENFORCEMENT
The main provisions are now found in the Housing Act 2004 which contains:
(a) a new system for assessing housing conditions based on the use of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS);
(b) new enforcement options; and (c) licensing of certain houses in multiple occupation and selective
licensing for other residential accommodation.
