Important Updates
22nd July 2020 – Healthy Homes Standards
The next Healthy Homes hurdle is fast approaching and the final deadline is just 12 months away – it’s time we ensure you are compliant and are ready for the changes.
First things first, here are the key compliance dates;
1 December 2020 – all new Tenancy Agreements need to include a Statement of Compliance (a Healthy Homes Assessment).
1 July 2021 – all rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of a new Tenancy Agreement.
1 July 2024 – all rental properties must fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards.
We have three assessment options for our owners; self-assessment, a low-cost provider with a maintenance arm and an assessment from an impartial provider who specialises in Healthy Homes Reports.
We want our owners to be as involved as they wish to be – this is not a one-size fits all situation and each property will be treated individually. Our dedicated team of people will work hard at finding the best solution (not just the ‘compliant’ solution) for each home.
Healthy Home’s Standards – a breakdown:
For a quick refresher of what’s required we’ve broken down what needs to be checked and eventually actioned into 7 items – we know you’ve heard about 5 but from our on-the-ground, working knowledge we can see realistically it breaks down into the following :
- Heating
- Bathroom ventilation
- Kitchen ventilation
- Ground Cover
- Drainage
- Insulation
- Draught Stopping
Are there any other benefits to complying?
Yes! Each level of compliance brings its own benefits to the care and longevity of your rental property and in the long-term you’ll save on things like expensive structural repairs or redoing your insulation.
We also want your tenants to be happy and healthy, creating ideal, fuss-free, long-term tenants and saving you even more on letting fees, marketing and tenancy downtime.
If you’re after more detailed guidelines have a look at the official breakdown from Tenancy Services. And for any specific questions get in touch – we can advise or will be able to put you in touch with one of our experts.