The Decent Homes standard was established in July 2000 in order to ensure that all social housing meets a standard of decency by 2010.  A Decent Home is one which is wind- and weather-tight, warm and has modern facilities.  In this context it should:

• be fit under the new Housing, Health and Safety rating system (HHSR)
   
• be in a reasonable state of repair
   
• have reasonably modern facilities and services
   
•  provide a reasonable degree of thermal comfort, including insulation and heating.

Please click here for further information on the Decent Homes standards.