Healthy homes standards – what a landlord needs to know

Information about the healthy homes standards for landlords.

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Healthy homes standards – what a tenant needs to know

Information about the healthy homes standards for tenants.

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Heating standard

Landlords should make sure their rental home can be well heated. The healthy home standards outline the heating requirements.

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Insulation standard

Ceiling and underfloor insulation is compulsory in all rental homes. Find out more about insulation standards for rental properties.

Ventilation standard

Proper ventilation in rental properties helps prevent mould or dampness. All rental properties must follow the ventilation standards.

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Moisture ingress and drainage standard

Moisture and drainage standards help keep homes dry. All rental properties must follow the moisture and drainage standards.

Draught stopping standard

Draughts make homes colder and increase heating costs for tenants. All rental properties must follow the draught stopping standard.

Exemptions to the healthy homes standards

In some situations, a property may be exempt from complying with the healthy homes standards or parts of the standards.

Healthy homes compliance

All rental properties must comply with the healthy homes standards.

Compliance statement

All new or renewed tenancy agreements must include specific information about the rental property’s current level of compliance with the healthy homes standards.