The resources in this section may be used to assist in a better understanding of the minimum housing standards
Note: Information contained in the fact sheets is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
- Effective Drainage
- External Door Locks
- External Window Latches
- General Standards
- Lighting
- Privacy for toilets and bathrooms
- Rent reforms and the minimum housing standards
- Rights and Responsibilities - Property Agents
- Rights and Responsibilities - Property Owners and Landlords
- Rights and Responsibilities - Tenants
- Rooming Houses (Overview)
- Rooming Houses (Bedrooms)
- Rooming Houses (Facilities)
- Selling or leasing a substandard property
- Smoke Alarms
- Substandard Property Register
- Ventilation
Legislation
- Housing Improvement Act 2016 (external site) (external site) (external site)
- Housing Improvement Regulations 2017 (external site) (external site)
Policy
- Client Services Charter (PDF, 226.6 KB)
- Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF, 311.7 KB)
- Triage and Assessment Policy (PDF, 278.2 KB) (formerly Complaints and Assessment Policy)