"Providing a complete guide to the powers, functions and duties of local authorities, Private Sector Housing: Regulating Conditions examines the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, in relation to the housing health and safety rating system and houses in multiple occupation." "Containing useful resources such as checklists which can be used to aid your day-to-day work, and key sections of the legislation for easy reference, it provides a practical tool for both specialist housing and landlord and tenant practitioners and non-legal professionals such as: local authority housing officers; environmental health departments; and social services departments."--Jacket.