Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on rental of a property without provision of drinking water; and if he will make a statement.
Any property without basic amenities such as drinking water is a potential risk to the health and safety of the occupants. Local authorities have strong powers under the Housing Act 2004 to tackle such situations, including prohibiting the property from being used.
The Renting a Safe Home Guide is aimed at helping tenants identify hazards of health risks, and provides advice on what to do if the property is unsafe.