i have been given accomidation with my job. it has no hot water or form of heating can you tell me if this is legal?
2007-01-07 22:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
These are the minimum legal requirements.
That it is structurally stable
It is free from serious disrepair
It is not so damp that it affects the health of the occupants
It has adequate natural and artificial lighting, heating and ventilation
It has an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water
There are satisfactory facilities for preparing and cooking food, including a sink with a supply of hot and cold water
It has a suitably located WC
It has a suitably located bath or shower and hand basin, each with a supply of hot and cold water, and
It has an effective system for draining sewage, foul water and waste water
2007-01-07 23:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by angie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in the Philippines and very few dwellings have hot water and none have safe drinking water. The rats in my house will eat a Terrier . People defecate and urinate in the streets. And I live in a nice area. Most people cook on the floor on a char coal fired pot.
Be thankful for what you have.
2007-01-07 23:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not legal. All rented accomdation must have basic human needs - ie. hot water and heating.
2007-01-07 22:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by beanie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your employment contract provided for accomodation, then the employer is liable to provide you with hot water and heating (unless your contract expressly relieved your employer of same).
2007-01-07 22:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Wolverine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell No ! Sue the Slum Lord
2007-01-11 16:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal in the UK
2007-01-07 23:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd find a more decent employer!
2007-01-07 23:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Bristol_Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋