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Risk rating for structural integrity of the house

There are only 2 outcomes from the assessment of the structural integrity of the client's current house:

At risk (4)

Low or no need (1)

When assessing whether the client's house is adequate due to the structural integrity of the house, consider whether the house is:

  • fit for habitation or
  • in a serious state of disrepair and presents a severe and significant health and safety risk to the client and their family

A house is considered inadequate if:

  • the structure is condemned or has major structural damage and this is confirmed by the Council or other authority
  • leaking roof which has damaged wiring
  • unsafe foundations
  • no flooring or flooring in significant state of disrepair
  • no sewer system or sewer system is beyond repair
  • excessive dampness or ventilation problems causing serious and persistent health issues

A house is considered adequate when there may be deficiencies, but these have not been identified as severe or a significant health and safety risk to the client and their family.

For example:

  • condensation, mould, minor dampness
  • minor repairs not undertaken by landlord
  • outside steps or paths broken or cracked
  • broken or cracked windows
  • structural damage to other improvements on the section for example garage, shed or lean-to

Note this does not apply to clients who are assessed as 'not living in any accommodation' or living in emergency housing or transitional housing for the time being. These clients have already been rated as 'at risk' (4) for adequacy.

For more information see:

Client 'not living in any accommodation'
Staying in emergency housing or transitional housing for the time being
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