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| LOCKS: | External entry doors must have functioning locks - key lockable from outside and easily opened from inside. |
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| VERMIN-PROOF BINS: | Rubbish and recycling bins provided must be vermin-proof. |
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| TOILETS: | Toilets must work properly, be connected to a sewer or septic, and located in a suitable space. |
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| BATHROOM FACILITIES | Must have a washbasin, shower or bath, and access to hot and cold water. Showerheads should have a 3-star water efficiency rating where possible. |
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| KITCHEN FACILITIES | Must have a dedicated kitchen area with a sink, hot & cold water, working cooktop (2+ burners), and oven. |
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| LAUNDRY FACILITIES | If provided, the laundry must have hot and cold water connections. |
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| STRUCTURALLY SOUND | Property must be weatherproof and structurally sound. |
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| MOULD AND DAMPNESS | All rooms must be free from mould or damp caused by the building. |
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| ELECTRICAL SAFETY | Properties must have a modern switchboard with circuit breakers and safety switches (RCD, RCCB, or RCBO). |
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| WINDOW COVERINGS | Bedrooms and living rooms must have curtains or blinds that block light and provide privacy. |
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| WINDOWS | Windows that open must have a functioning latch to secure them. |
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| LIGHTING | Interior rooms must have natural or artificial lighting to make spaces functional. |
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| VENTILATION | Adequate ventilation in all habitable rooms, including bathroom, toilet, and laundry. |
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| HEATING | Fixed (not portable) heater in good working order in the main living area. |
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| BLIND CLEATS (from Dec 1, 2025) | All corded blinds must have cleats or cord guides secured to the wall. |
