Legislative context
We will ensure that properties are compliant in accordance with best practice and relevant policy and legislation. This includes:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Housing Act 2004
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) (Amendments) (Extension to the Social Rented Sector) Regulations 2025
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & current addendums
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- The control of legionella bacteria in water systems (HSE ACoP L8 2013 & HSG274)
- Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, including the Safety and Quality consumer standard
- Building Safety Act 2022