Explanatory Memorandum to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. SI 2026/571

Explanatory Memorandum SI 2026/571

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Explanatory Memorandum

Abstract

Relates to SI 2026/571, which makes changes to the method for assessing the seriousness of hazards in housing and consolidates some of the descriptions of hazards.

History

Prepared by: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

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