Domestic Safety
2026-06-25 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 13610 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System on (a) inspection times and (b) enforcement outcomes.
Answer
On 23 June 2026, my Department laid new statutory guidance on the operation and enforcement of the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). It can be found on gov.uk here.We will monitor the implementation of the revised HHSRS and seek fee...