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The resources in this section may be used to assist in a better understanding of the minimum housing standards

  • Fact Sheets
  • Forms
  • Legislation & Policy
  • Related information

Note: Information contained in the fact sheets is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

  • Effective Drainage
  • External Door Locks
  • External Window Latches
  • General Standards
  • Lighting
  • Privacy for toilets and bathrooms
  • Rent reforms and the minimum housing standards
  • Rights and Responsibilities - Property Agents
  • Rights and Responsibilities - Property Owners and Landlords
  • Rights and Responsibilities - Tenants
  • Rooming Houses (Overview)
  • Rooming Houses (Bedrooms)
  • Rooming Houses (Facilities)
  • Selling or leasing a substandard property
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Substandard Property Register
  • Ventilation
  • Authorisation for third party to act on behalf  (PDF, 104.2 KB)
  • Minimum Housing Standards Checklist HIA-07 (PDF, 165.1 KB)
  • Substandard Property Self-Assessment HIA-08 (PDF, 263.3 KB)

Legislation

  • Housing Improvement Act 2016 (external site) (external site) (external site)
  • Housing Improvement Regulations 2017 (external site) (external site)

Policy

  • Client Services Charter  (PDF, 226.6 KB)
  • Compliance and  Enforcement  Policy (PDF, 311.7 KB)
  • Complaints and Referral  Policy (PDF, 242.2 KB)
  • Housing Safety Authority information booklet (PDF, 403.9 KB)
  • Substandard Property Register (webpage)

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Interpreting and Translating Services:

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm
General enquiries 1800 280 203
Interpreting and Translating Centre website

National Relay Service (NRS):

If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication difficulty please contact us by:
Step 1: Contact us through your preferred NRS call channel detailed on NRS call numbers and links.
Step 2:  Provide the NRS with your phone number 1300 700 329
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  • GPO Box 1669
    Adelaide SA 5001

    Email: housingsafety@sa.gov.au
    Phone: 1300 700 329

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