Fitness for human habination and expert witness

Question 1

What is section 10 of the landlord and tenant act?

Answer 1

Section 10 defines what makes a property unfit for habiation

Repair
Stability
Freedom from damp
Internal arrangement
Natural lighting
Ventilation
Water supply
Drainage and sanitary services
Facilities for cooking
Any prescribed hazard

Question 2

What is section 11 of the land lord and tenant act?

Answer 2

Section 11 outlines repairs landlords must make eg to the structure and exterior, to heating systems

Question 3

What is section 9a of the landlord and tenant act

Answer 3

The fitness for human habitation act ammends the landlord and tenant act to make it a requirement that the property is fit for human habitation and remains as such