Housing Standards
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal criteria and regulations governing the minimum acceptable condition and quality of residential buildings to ensure safety, health, and habitability.
The city enacted new housing standards to improve tenant safety and living conditions.
Forms
- housing standards
- housing standard
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Commentary
Housing standards often intersect with building codes and tenant protection laws; precise drafting should specify applicable jurisdiction and relevant safety or health benchmarks.
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