What exactly is the HHSRS?

Local authorities are able to use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System or HHSRS at any time to identify health and safety hazards in your property. This could be as a result of a tenant complaint, a concern raised by another party or just as part of a proactive inspection.

The HHSRS was introduced by the Housing Act 2004. It is a risk based tool and it covers hundreds of possible property hazards within 29 overall categories.

The risks for landlords

The HHSRS classifies hazards as either category 1 or category 2. Should a category 1 hazard be found your local authority must take further action by law.

Enforcement officers are able to choose from a range of enforcement actions: They can issue notices and orders including those which prohibit the occupation of the property, impose civil penalties or take legal action. Tenants may be able to obtain a rent repayment order. Property hazards are also a leading reason for seeking landlord banning orders.

How Surrey Property Licensing can help

Surrey Property Licensing offers a complete, expert service in ensuring your property remains compliant with HHSRS standards.

We can carry out private HHSRS assessments for you in order to help identify and resolve any hazards in your property. We use exactly the same assessment process as your local authority will. But the results of our assessment remain confidential to you at all times.

Our HHSRS assessment service is both reactive and proactive.

 If your local authority has conducted an HHSRS inspection at your property we can provide expert advice, including what you must do to address any hazards which have been identified.

Our inspections are also invaluable if you are anticipating a local authority inspection. Or if you simply have concerns about your property and want to ensure that it remains compliant with HHSRS standards.

Free 30 minute consultation for landlords

We offer a free 30 minute consultation to assess your situation and decide how we can best help.

To help us best serve your enquiry we recommend that you use our contact form to describe the issue and tell us what you want to achieve or book an appointment.

Email: teams@surreypropertylicensing.co.uk Tel: 01483 608975 (Mon-Fri, 10am till 6pm).