Register for our free HHSRS webinar
With updated Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) regulations expected to apply to property inspections in England from 22nd June, we are running an exclusive members' webinar to make sure you know exactly where you stand.
The updated regulations are set to introduce new on-the-spot fines for landlords where Category One hazards are found in a property. Once the legislation is passed, inspectors will be able to levy fines of up to £7,000 per hazard - rising to a maximum of £40,000 if issues are not addressed. Crucially, unlike the current system, there will be no compulsory requirement to give you notice to fix the problem before a fine is issued.
While the underlying standards have not changed – new Category One hazards have not been added - the system has been reorganised to make it easier to understand. Hazards most commonly found in the private rented sector include damp and mould, excess cold, fire risk and falls.
At this webinar, our policy experts will explain what the changes mean in practice, how inspectors will decide whether to issue a fine, and what you can do now to make sure your properties are compliant and you are protected.
Click here to register. The webinar will be held on Zoom on 24th June, from 11am–12 noon, and will include a live question and answer session
More information
- You can read more about HHSRS and your responsibilities in our members' guide here.
- We also run a property standards and safety course outlining your obligations, which is being updated to include the new rules. To find out more and to book your place click here.
