Free leaflet to download for landlords and owners of privately rented housing, explaining the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
The leaflet is published by the government Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
It covers what the HHSRS is, why it is needed, who it affects, how it works, how it is enforced and what the penalties are.
Download Leaflet
The print version is no longer available, but you can download the leaflet in PDF format from the DCLG website.
The HHSRS is a risk assessment tool used to assess potential risks to the health and safety of occupants in residential properties. The legislation came into effect on 6 April 2006.
The new assessment method focuses on the hazards present in housing. Tackling these hazards will make housing healthier and safer to live in.
