LANDLORD CHECKLIST FOR THE HHSRS

EXTERNAL:

CHIMNEY
No risk of collapse or debris falling off	¨
Not leaking or causing dampness internally	¨

ROOF
No missing slates or tiles and the roof is not leaking or causing dampness internally	¨
No loose slates or tiles	¨
Flat roofs are in sound condition and not causing dampness internally	¨
All flashing and abutments are sound and not causing dampness internally	¨
Roof design and construction is maintained so that it is suitable for its purpose, securely fixed and able to cope with imposed loads	¨

GUTTERING AND DOWNPIPES
No leaking gutters or downpipes causing dampness internally	¨
No insecure gutters or downpipes	¨
Are kept clear of debris to ensure effective removal of rainwater	¨

FASCIA BOARDS/BARGEBOARDS
No insecure or rotten boards	¨

WALLS
No subsidence where risk of collapse	¨
No loose brickwork where risk of collapse	¨
No perished pointing or fractures causing dampness internally	¨


WINDOWS/DOORS
All windows and doors can be opened, closed and secured easily	¨
Do not leak	¨
Are not excessively draughty and fit their frames correctly	¨
Low level windows are fitted with restrictors to prevent falls	¨

DRAINS
Are working correctly and are not blocked or leaking sewerage	¨
Septic tanks and cesspools are functioning correctly	¨

GARAGES/OUTBUILDINGS
Are safe and there is no risk of collapse	¨

PATHS
Paths are reasonable level and with no tripping hazards	¨
There is adequate drainage to remove surface water and prevent pooling	¨

GARDEN
No unguarded retaining walls or steps where there is risk of falling	¨

INTERNAL:

CEILINGS
All ceilings are sound with no risk of collapse	¨
There are no holes or cracks (other than settlement or drying out cracks)	¨

WALLS
Are free from penetrating and rising damp	¨
There are no holes or cracks (other than settlement or drying out cracks)	¨

FLOORS
Are sound and reasonably level with no tripping hazards	¨
There are no loose floorboards and/or holes	¨
Changes in floor level are eliminated; if this is not possible they are clearly defined and made as safe as possible	¨

DAMPNESS
There are no leaking pipes within the property	¨
With adequate heating and ventilation, the dwelling is not prone to dampness due to condensation	¨

HEATING
There is a fixed heating system such as central heating or off peak storage heating which effectively heats the whole of the dwelling	¨
All gas appliances are subject to a current up to date gas safety certificate issued by a CORGI registered contractor every 12 months	¨
Tenants are to be provided with a copy of this gas safety certificate at the beginning of their tenancy and an updated certificate following 14 days of appliance testing	¨

WATER
There is adequate hot and cold running water to all sinks, baths and basins	¨
There is a supply of wholesome drinking water	¨


ELECTRICITY
There are at least four power points in all habitable rooms	¨
A current Periodic Inspection Report covers the installation and all items listed as 1 and 2 requiring works have been carried out	¨

INSULATION
There is at least 200mm loft insulation or if the dwelling is new build, it must comply with current Building Regulations requirements	¨
Single skin walls have been lined and insulated	¨

KITCHEN
Walls, floors and worktops have smooth impervious surfaces throughout which are capable of being cleansed and maintained in a hygienic condition	¨
The layout/design of the kitchen should prevent collisions with hot surfaces	¨
There should be adequate provision for:
Food storage facilities	¨
Worktop	¨
Gas or electric cooker	¨
Sink with drainer	¨
Ventilation	¨
Lighting	¨
Electrical power points (8 are sufficient)	¨
Space for fridge/freezer	¨
There is suitable floor covering in good condition that is capable of being cleaned	¨

BATHROOM/WC
Is located within the dwelling	¨
Walls and floors have smooth impervious surfaces throughout which are capable of being cleaned and maintained in a hygienic condition	¨
Are provided with:
Wash hand basin	¨
Correctly functioning WC	¨
Adequate ventilation	¨
Bath and/or shower	¨
Door to the bathroom	¨
Fixed form of heating	¨
Where there is a separate WC compartment this must be internal and be provided with impervious surfaces throughout which are capable of being cleaned and maintained in a hygienic condition. In addition a WC compartment must be provided with:
Correctly functioning WC	¨
Adequate ventilation	¨
Door to compartment	¨
Wash hand basin within the compartment	¨

STAIRCASE
The stairs are in good repair and fitted with at least one handrail	¨
Are adequately guarded by a balustrade with vertical balusters	¨
Treads and risers are uniform in depth, height and width for entire length of flight	¨
There is adequate artificial lighting to the stairs	¨
There are no doors opening directly onto the stairs at the top or bottom of the flight	¨

ASBESTOS
There is no exposed asbestos lagging or insulation	¨
Any asbestos cement sheets (commonly found in dwellings as roof tiles, corrugated roof sheets, wall boards and soffits) are in good repair	¨

CROWDING/SPACE
There is no statutory overcrowding	¨
Generally one bedroom can be accommodated by a maximum of 2 persons (depending on sex and relationship). Specific details can be obtained from you Local Authority	¨
If the dwelling is a House in Multiple Occupation, the maximum occupation of rooms will not exceed the standards set by the Local Authority	¨

LIGHTING
There is adequate natural and artificial lighting in all habitable rooms and adequate artificial lighting to all other areas within the dwelling such as circulation areas, bathroom and kitchens	¨

FIRE
The dwelling complies with standards laid out in the Local Authority guidance	¨
Furniture supplied must conform to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.	¨

SECURITY
There is adequate external lighting either by street lighting or security lighting	¨
There is a door chain fitted to the front door or a window adjacent to the front door, which enables the occupier/s to view ID	¨

NOISE
The construction and maintenance of the dwelling protects occupants from external noise and ordinary domestic noise affecting their health	¨

LEAD WATER SUPPLY
The water supply to the property is not serviced by lead pipe work	¨