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<p>Social landlords are already obliged, by law, to maintain the structure and exterior
of their properties, and to keep in repair and proper working order the sanitation,
water, gas and electricity installations.</p><p>The Homes and Communities Agency’s
national standards also require social landlords to ensure (subject to an agreed extension
in some instances, which must be explained to tenants) that all their homes meet the
Decent Homes Standard and to meet all applicable statutory requirements that provide
for the health and safety of the occupants in their homes.</p>
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