Details about the conditions that all landlords and managing agents within Wales must ensure their properties meet.
Under Part 4 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 a Landlord is obliged to ensure a property is both in repair and fit for human habitation (FFHH).
These obligations are set out in the The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022 which sets out 29 matters which determine if a property if FFHH.
These are
1. Damp and mould growth
2. Cold
3. Heat
4. Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres
5. Biocides
6. Carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products (nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and smoke)
7. Lead
8. Radiation
9. Uncombusted fuel gas
10. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
11. Crowding and space
12. Entry by intruders
13. Lighting
14. Noise
15. Domestic hygiene, pests and refuse
16. Food safety
17. Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage
18. Water Supply
19. Falls associated with baths etc
20. Falling on surfaces
21. Falling on stairs
22. Falling between levels
23. Electrical hazards
24. Fire
25. Flames, hot surfaces etc
26. Collision and entrapment
27. Explosions
28. Position and operability of amenities etc
29. Structural collapse and falling elements
Landlords must ensure that a range of safety certificates are completed, the documents retained and copies provided to the contract holder as part of their occupation contract. These are:
- Electrical Safety Certificate
- Gas Safety Certificate
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Proof of deposit protection
If you need advice regarding any property conditions please contact out Environmental Health Team at HousingEnforcement@flintshire.gov.uk.
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