Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 - Revision history

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	Guidance regarding eligibility and additional details is available from the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018 Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018].		Guidance regarding eligibility and additional details is available from the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018 Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018].

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	See also: Fitness for human habitation.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Carbon monoxide detector.		* Carbon monoxide detector.
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	* Electrical safety.		* Electrical safety.
	* Electrical safety in the private rented sector.		* Electrical safety in the private rented sector.
		+	* Fitness for human habitation.
	* House in multiple occupation.		* House in multiple occupation.
	* Landlord.		* Landlord.

Designing Buildings at 07:23, 7 June 2021

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	= Measures for tenants =		= Measures for tenants =

−	Referred to as the Homes Act, the legislation ~~is meant to protect~~ tenants in rented properties - ensuring that ~~the structures~~ are ‘fit for human habitation’. It gives tenants the right to take legal action, including applying for a refund of up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to address health and safety hazards.	+	Referred to as the Homes Act, the legislation protects tenants in rented properties - ensuring that they are ‘fit for human habitation’. It gives tenants the right to take legal action, including applying for a refund of up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to address health and safety hazards.

−	Any ~~tennant~~ who signed a new tenancy agreement (for a home, either the one they are currently living in, or a new home, or anyone whose tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy on or after 20 March 2019) from 20 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 is eligible to use the Homes Act. This includes tenants who sign tenancies of ~~shorter~~ than seven years. Any ~~tennant~~ on the fixed term of a private tenancy that began before 20 March 2019 cannot use the Act until the end of that fixed term.	+	Any tenant who signed a new tenancy agreement (for a home, either the one they are currently living in, or a new home, or anyone whose tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy on or after 20 March 2019) from 20 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 is eligible to use the Homes Act. This includes tenants who sign tenancies of less than seven years. Any tenant on the fixed term of a private tenancy that began before 20 March 2019 cannot use the Act until the end of that fixed term.

−	Any ~~tennant~~ who entered into a secure or assured tenancy, or a statutory tenancy, or a private periodic tenancy after 20 March 2020 can use the Homes Act regardless of when their tenancy began.	+	Any tenant who entered into a secure or assured tenancy, or a statutory tenancy, or a private periodic tenancy after 20 March 2020 can use the Homes Act regardless of when their tenancy began.

	= Measures for landlords =		= Measures for landlords =
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	Additional measures under the Homes Act include:		Additional measures under the Homes Act include:

−	* Extending mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve living conditions of tenants in shared homes	+	* Extending mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve living conditions of tenants in shared homes.
	* Tightening up rules on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.		* Tightening up rules on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
	* Requiring electrical installation safety inspections every five years.		* Requiring electrical installation safety inspections every five years.

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	= Measures for tenants =		= Measures for tenants =

−	Referred to as the Homes Act, the legislation is meant to protect tenants in rented properties - ensuring that ~~they~~ are ‘fit for human habitation’. It gives tenants the right to take legal action, including applying for a refund of up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to address health and safety hazards.	+	Referred to as the Homes Act, the legislation is meant to protect tenants in rented properties - ensuring that the structures are ‘fit for human habitation’. It gives tenants the right to take legal action, including applying for a refund of up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to address health and safety hazards.

−	~~Anyone~~ who signed a new tenancy agreement (for a home, either the one they are currently living in, or a new home, or anyone whose tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy on or after 20 March 2019) from 20 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 is eligible to use the Homes Act. This includes tenants who sign tenancies of shorter than seven years. ~~Anyone~~ on the fixed term of a private tenancy that began before 20 March 2019 cannot use the Act until the end of that fixed term.	+	Any tennant who signed a new tenancy agreement (for a home, either the one they are currently living in, or a new home, or anyone whose tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy on or after 20 March 2019) from 20 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 is eligible to use the Homes Act. This includes tenants who sign tenancies of shorter than seven years. Any tennant on the fixed term of a private tenancy that began before 20 March 2019 cannot use the Act until the end of that fixed term.

−	~~Anyone~~ who entered into a secure or assured tenancy, or a statutory tenancy, or a private periodic tenancy after 20 March 2020 can use the Homes Act regardless of when their tenancy began.	+	Any tennant who entered into a secure or assured tenancy, or a statutory tenancy, or a private periodic tenancy after 20 March 2020 can use the Homes Act regardless of when their tenancy began.

	= Measures for landlords =		= Measures for landlords =

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Carbon monoxide detector.
	* Converting commercial offices to residential accommodation.		* Converting commercial offices to residential accommodation.
		+	* Electrical safety.
		+	* Electrical safety in the private rented sector.
		+	* House in multiple occupation.
		+	* Landlord.
		+	* Landlord and Tenant Act.
		+	* Property disrepair and landlord liabilities.
		+	* Schedule of condition of property.
		+	* Tenant.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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= Introduction =

In December 2018, the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/34/introduction/enacted Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act] received Royal Assent. The law - which only applies in England - was enacted in March 2019.

= Measures for tenants =

Referred to as the Homes Act, the legislation is meant to protect tenants in rented properties - ensuring that they are ‘fit for human habitation’. It gives tenants the right to take legal action, including applying for a refund of up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to address health and safety hazards.

Anyone who signed a new tenancy agreement (for a home, either the one they are currently living in, or a new home, or anyone whose tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy on or after 20 March 2019) from 20 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 is eligible to use the Homes Act. This includes tenants who sign tenancies of shorter than seven years. Anyone on the fixed term of a private tenancy that began before 20 March 2019 cannot use the Act until the end of that fixed term.

Anyone who entered into a secure or assured tenancy, or a statutory tenancy, or a private periodic tenancy after 20 March 2020 can use the Homes Act regardless of when their tenancy began.

= Measures for landlords =

The Homes Act makes landlords responsible for providing homes that meet an acceptable standard. It grants local authorities the ability to take action against landlords and agents who let unfit properties. This can include fixed financial penalties of up to £30,000 and banning orders – possibly for life – for the most serious offenders.

Additional measures under the Homes Act include:

* Extending mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve living conditions of tenants in shared homes
* Tightening up rules on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
* Requiring electrical installation safety inspections every five years.
* Reviewing the rating system used by local authorities to assess the presence of serious risks to the health and safety of occupants.

Guidance regarding eligibility and additional details is available from the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018 Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018].

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Converting commercial offices to residential accommodation.

= External resources =

* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018 Guide for tenants: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018].
* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/34/introduction/enacted Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018].

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