Repair

Structure

The house is to be maintained in a proper state of structural repair.

Installations

Installations for the supply of gas, oil and electricity including pipework, storage facilities and electrical distribution boxes are to be maintained in good repair and safe working order.

Vermin Control

There is to be adequate provision, where necessary, to prevent harbourage or ingress of pests or vermin.

Safety

Window Safety

Window safety restrictors are to be fitted where the bottom of window opening sections in the house are more than 1400mm above external ground level.

Fire Safety

A suitable self-contained fire detection and alarm system and fire blanket are to be provided and maintained. Houses in buildings that contain 2 or more houses that share a common access are subject to additional fire safety requirements.

Air Safety

Adequate ventilation (specifically including the removal of water vapour from every kitchen and bathroom) is to be provided and maintained.

Facilities, Amenities and Appliances

Sanitary Facilities

There is to be adequate provision and maintenance of water closet and fixed bath shower sanitary facilities, adhering to minimum standards, for the exclusive use of the house.

Heat

Permanent heat emitters/ systems/ appliances, independently manageable by the tenant, adhering to safety requirements including the fitting of carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are to be fitted and maintained.

Lighting

There is to be adequate natural lighting for all rooms used or intended to be used for living or sleeping purposes (excluding a kitchen having a floor area of less than 6.5 square metres) and suitable and adequate artificial lighting for every hall, stairs and landing and every room used or intended to be used by the tenant. Every room containing a bath or shower and water closet are to be suitable and adequately screened to ensure privacy.

Kitchen

Food storage areas and specified food preparation and laundry appliances are to be provided and maintained.

Refuse

There is to be access to suitable and adequate pest and vermin proof refuse storage facilities.

Information

Sufficient information is to be provided to the tenant about the rented property, the fixed building services, appliances and their routine maintenance requirements so that the occupant can operate them correctly.