Private Sector Housing

Important information upon the Housing Act 2004

The main provisions of the Act are:

Introduction of the Housing Health and Safety Rating system
New procedures for enforcement of housing standards
Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation which are 3 ore more storeys in height with 5 or more occupiers
Additional licensing of other HMO’s
Empty dwelling management orders
Regulation of tenancy deposit schemes
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The provisions relating to the Housing Health and safety Rating system, Empty Property Dwelling Management Orders and licensing of HMO's are expected to come into force on the 6th April 2006. The tenancy deposit scheme is operative on the 2nd October 2006.

A guide to the Housing Act 2004 (pdf document)

A guide to Houses in Multiple Occupation and licensing under the Housing Act 2004 (pdf document)

Landlords guide to the Housing Health and Rating System

Contact Private Sector Housing

E-mail: privatesectorhousing@dover.gov.uk