# The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Section 54 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Northern Ireland) Act 2016 defines a hazard in an HMO as a risk of harm to the health and safety of any actual or potential occupier of an HMO. Regulation 2 and the Schedule prescribe descriptions of hazards with reference to the occurrence of matters or circumstances listed in the Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2019/33/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hazards-regulations-northern-ireland-2019/note
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