Voids policy - 14. Relevant legislation, strategies and policies

This document sets out LBHF's statutory responsibilities under the following key legislation:

  • Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
  • Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
  • Housing Act 2004 – Housing Health and Safety Rating System
  • Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
  • Housing Health and Safety (England) Regulations 2005
  • CDM Regulations 2015
  • Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
  • Building Regulations Part P
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Fire Safety Act 2021
  • Awaab's Law and amendments to the Social Housing regulation Act (2023)

The following documents [links required] provide more information on Hammersmith and Fulham Council housing repairs, maintenance, compliance and asset management services which are not covered in this policy:

  • Damp and mould policy
  • Asbestos policy
  • Emergency response (during out of hours) policy
  • Fire safety management policy
  • Gas safety policy
  • Water hygiene policy
  • Electrical policy
  • Aerials, satellites and antennas policy
  • Construction and contractor management policy
  • Resident and building safety and compliance strategy
  • Asset management strategy

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