The Housing Act 2004 is a key piece of legislation that will protect the most vulnerable in society and help to create a fairer and better housing market. It received Royal Assent on Thursday 18 November 2004.

Overview of the Housing Act 2004 and Explanatory Notes Explanatory Notes Housing Act 2004 - Key stages in the introduction of the Housing Act 2004. Includes links to explanatory notes for people who wish to understand the provisions of the Act but have no specialist or legal knowledge.

These factsheets provide briefing on the key provisions within the Housing Act 2004.

Factsheet 2: The housing health and safety rating system (hhsrs)

Factsheet 3: Houses in multiple occupation (hmo): licensing scope and schemes

Factsheet 4: Houses in multiple occupation (hmo): licensing requirements www.propertylicence.gov.uk

Factsheet 7: The home information pack www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/faqs_contactus.aspx

Factsheet 13: Empty dwelling management orders

Factsheet 14: Tenancy deposit schemes