Changes to Decent Homes Standard
Proposals to amend the Decent Homes Standard may simplify the process for surveyors, but they pose challenges for architects, warns Geoff Wilkinson.
The government's consultation on the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) has closed, with a focus on ventilation requirements linked to Awaab's Law, introduced after Awaab Ishak's tragic death from mould in his home in 2020.
The Decent Homes Standard is the primary benchmark for determining whether a property in England is fit for habitation, and the proposed reforms will significantly impact architects, particularly those in the social and rented sectors.
Awaab's Law was introduced after the tragic death of Awaab Ishak from mould in his home in 2020.
Author's summary: Decent Homes changes affect architects.
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