Part 1Housing standards

Chapter 1Housing renewal areas

Designation of housing renewal areas

I11Housing renewal areas: criteria

A local authority may by order designate any locality in its area as a housing renewal area (“HRA”) if it considers—

a

that a significant number of the houses in the locality are sub-standard, or

b

that the appearance or state of repair of any houses in the locality is adversely affecting the amenity of that locality.