Landlord Forum: Housing Health & Safety Rating System Guidance
Explore the Landlord Forum for information on the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), including 29 hazards, landlord responsibilities, and a draft Landlord Charter. Consult on landlord responsibilities and property safety. Contact environmental protection for any queries.
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Landlord Forum Click to add text June 2025
HHSRS Housing Health & Safety Rating System 29 Hazards Visit to assess: whether there are any hazards the likelihood of an occurrence and the range of possible outcomes for those hazards Category 1 or 2 Hazards Can lead to formal action
29 Hazards 1. Damp & mould growth 15. Domestic, hygiene, pests & refuse 2. Excess cold 16. Food safety 3. Excess heat 17. Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage 4. Asbestos 18. Water supply 5. Biocides 19. Falls associated with baths 6. CO and combustion products 20. Falling on level surfaces etc. 7. Lead 21. Falling on stairs etc. 8. Radiation 22. Falling between levels 9. Uncombusted fuel gas 23. Electrical hazards 10. VOCs 24. Fire 11. Crowding and space 25. Flames, hot surfaces, etc. 12. Entry by intruders 26. Collision & Entrapment 13. Lighting 27. Explosions 14. Noise 28. Position & operability of amenities 29. Structural collapse and falling elements
Landlord Responsibilities The intention of the HHSRS is to ensure that owners maintain their properties in a safe and healthy state, i.e. free from hazards that may affect the occupier s health and or safety. If as a landlord you employ an agent, you must ensure the agent is able to arrange necessary work and ensure that adequate funds are available to do this.
Landlord Charter Consulting on a draft Landlord Charter for PRS Charter to help landlords understand their responsibilities more fully Send any comments by date of next forum to environmental.protection@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Any Questions? environmental.protection@nwleicestershire.gov.uk Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS): guidance for landlords and property-related professionals - GOV.UK
