The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the method of assessing potential risks to health and safety in private sector accommodation. The HHSRS identifies 29 potential housing related hazards.

When assessing a property for HHSRS we will carry out a survey of the premises to collect evidence of its condition.

We will decide

• The likelihood of something happening to harm the occupiers.
• The possible outcomes of such an occurrence, such as injury or long term ill health.
• How it will affect the most vulnerable people.

Each hazard will be considered and given a numerical score.

Hazard scores
Over 1000 points  – Category 1 Hazard

• The Council has a duty to take action to remove or decrease the risk from the Hazard.

Under 1000 points – Category 2 Hazard

• Less serious than category 1, the Authority still has a duty to take any action deemed necessary.

Gas safety
If you have Gas appliances in your property, the landlord must   have them serviced by a qualified person every 12 months, and obtain a Certificate to prove that the appliances are safe to use.