The Housing Safety Rules Have Changed. Is Your Property Still Compliant?
Everything you need to know about the upcoming changes and their impact on landlords.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the framework used by local authorities in England and Wales to assess health and safety hazards in residential properties, helping to ensure homes remain safe for residents and visitors.
Updated HHSRS guidance came into force on 23rd June 2026. While the framework has been refreshed, the responsibilities for landlords and letting agents remain largely unchanged. They must continue to identify, manage and address hazards, with local authorities using the HHSRS to assess risks.
Read on to discover what's changed, what it means for landlords and letting agents, and how to remain compliant under the updated framework.