1 Jul 2021

Government admits 'significant' problem with Healthy Home Standards

From Morning Report, 7:40 am on 1 July 2021

The Government's admitted to a "significant" problem with one part of the Healthy Homes Standards, on the day that they come into effect.

As of today, private landlords must install at least one fixed heater in the living room within 90 days of any new tenancy.

But there's a major problem with the rules - meaning some landlords may have been buying bigger heat pumps and heaters than they actually needed to.

Political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the details.