Minimum housing standards

• External doors must be fitted with a lock that can be operated with a key on the outside and unlocked from the inside without a key
• External windows that can be opened must be fitted with a latch
• Ability to safely screen visitors, e.g., a suitably placed window, lockable screen door, peep-hole, security chain or intercom system
• External light fitting
• Bedroom windows must have a curtain or blind capable of being opened and closed by the resident *

* Additional standards for rooming houses.  Rooming houses are residential properties where rooms are available for rent to three or more unrelated people.

Examples of substandard properties