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