Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Housing Act 2004

In 2004 new legislation aimed at the private sector was passed, it is a key piece of legislation which will protect the most vulnerable, will help create a better housing market, whilst also strengthening the Government's drive to meet its 2010 decent homes target.

This new Act came into force in April 2006, the Act

• replaces the existing housing fitness standard with the housing, health and safety rating system
• introduces new enforcement powers
• introduces a new mandatory licensing for houses in multiple occupation

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• Housing Act 2004 - OPSI
• Shelter - Housing Act 2004