Minimum housing standards are standards that must be met for residential premises to be considered safe and suitable for human habitation.

Any fixtures, fittings or other facilities provided must not present a health or safety hazard. The fixtures, fittings and facilities must be properly installed, fit for purpose for which they were intended or ordinarily used, and in good working order.

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