What to expect from a Healthy Homes assessment?

Subject: Concerns Regarding Landlord Responsibilities and Tenant Accountability under the Healthy Homes Standard

I am a landlord, and all my rental properties are fully compliant with the Healthy Homes Standards. I support the intent behind these standards and have made significant investments to ensure my properties meet the required criteria.

However, I’d like to raise a concern about a practical issue many landlords face: tenant responsibility in maintaining a healthy living environment.

What happens when:

A tenant does not turn on the heater on a cold day, despite it being installed and functional?

They keep windows shut even on sunny days, creating poor ventilation?

Moisture builds up inside the house due to cooking, showering, and breathing—with no effort from the tenant to use heating or ventilation?

These behaviours contribute significantly to mould and dampness. Yet, landlords are often held responsible for outcomes that arise from the tenant's neglect or lifestyle choices. In such cases, the current framework seems to offer tenants considerable protection, while landlords are left bearing the consequences of issues outside their control.

Is there any mechanism within the Tenancy Services framework to assess and address tenant behaviour that directly contributes to unhealthy conditions, even when the landlord has met all compliance obligations?

I believe a fair and balanced approach should involve shared responsibility, with accountability on both sides. I appreciate your attention to this matter and would welcome any clarification or guidance.

Really valid questions.

I look after few properties , and all my properties I have employed an independent assesor and got everything compliment.
It is good for the tenants and we all our covered by the laws of the land when renting a property.

Praise be to God!