landlords in the private rented sector to ensure electrical installations in their property are inspected every five years. 11. Should new safety measures in the private rented sector also apply to social housing? Yes No Not sure Please explain your answer further below, if you wish to. The Decent Homes Standard requires social homes to be free of hazards that pose a risk to residents, to be in a reasonable state of repair, to have reasonably modern facilities and services such as kitchens and bathrooms and efficient heating and effective insulation. 12. Are there any changes to what constitutes a decent home that we should consider? Yes No Not sure Please explain your answer further below, if you wish to. 13. Do we need additional measures to make sure social homes are safe and decent? Yes No Not sure If you answered yes, are there measures you would suggest? Please answer below.
landlords in the private rented sector to ensure electrical installations in their property are inspected every five years. 11. Should new safety measures in the private rented sector also apply to social housing? Yes No Not sure Please explain your answer further below, if you wish to. The Decent Homes Standard requires social homes to be free of hazards that pose a risk to residents, to be in a reasonable state of repair, to have reasonably modern facilities and services such as kitchens and bathrooms and efficient heating and effective insulation. 12. Are there any changes to what constitutes a decent home that we should consider? Yes No Not sure Please explain your answer further below, if you wish to. 13. Do we need additional measures to make sure social homes are safe and decent? Yes No Not sure If you answered yes, are there measures you would suggest? Please answer below.
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