Using the Housing Act 2004

The Housing Act 2004 gave Local Authorities increased powers, functions and duties when regulating housing in the private rented sector. Using the Housing Act 2004 provides authoritative and practical information on key areas of housing law giving a definitive and practical account of how the Act operates in practice. Using the Housing Act 2004 offers first hand experience of the practice and procedure of the tribunal, and is the only book to consider decisions made by the Tribunal. It offers clear technical guidance on the working of the HHSRS from one of its creators, together with guidance about how to determine the most appropriate and effective measures to tackle poor quality housing. It also contains an easily accessible guide to licensing and to HMOs which will be indispensable to those involved in private sector housing management and standards of housing. In addition, the relevant Parts of the Housing Act 2004, key statutory instruments and the HHSRS Enforcement Guidance are reproduced. Written by leading figures in the field, involved with the creation of the HHSRS and dealing with cases under the new jurisdiction before the Residential Property Tribunal, this book is essential reading for all those involved in the enforcement of the Act and in advising private landlords and tenants whose properties are subject to the Act.