Rental Accommodation Standards

New legislation introduced on February 1st 2009 launched the new minimum standards for rental accommodation.
Under this new legislation shared bathroom facilities will become a thing of the past with a requirement for all rental accommodation to have:

Sanitary Facilities:

• A toilet with dedicated wash-basin next to WC, along with hot and cold water.
• A fixed bath or shower with hot and cold water
• A safe and effective drainage system and ventilation system. These must be in a separate room from other rooms separated by a wall and door.

Heating:

• A fixed appliance heating system capable of providing effective heating and proper ventilation.

Food Preparation:

• A four-ring hob with oven and grill and adequate exctraction/ventilation.
• A fridge & freezer
• Microwave
• Sink and draining area
• Adequate number of presses for food storage

Laundry:

• A washing machine, either in the accommodation or access to a communal washing facility in the building. If there is no access to a garden or yard, there must also be a dryer.

Refuse Facilities:

• Proper, pest and vermin-proof refuse storage facilities. The use of communal receptacles, where appropriate, will be considered

Property Exterior:

• Maintenance of the building facade, garden, paths, driveways, hedges.

Download Minimum Housing Standards for Rental Accommodation (PDF, 97KB)