Oncore Can Help You with Your Healthy Homes
From 1st July 2021, landlords must ensure their rental properties comply with the Healthy Homes Standards within 120 days of all new, varied, or renewed tenancy agreements.
*Your $179 inspection and report fee does not include GST.
Your local Oncore provider will take care of everything
By working with an Oncore service provider, you avoid having to hire multiple contractors. Oncore becomes your single point of contact, from conducting a thorough inspection and providing you with a comprehensive report, to ensuring every aspect of your home is Healthy Homes compliant. A complete one-stop-shop!
What Parts of Your Home Need to Be Compliant?
Oncore can conduct a thorough inspection to identify which aspects of your home fail to meet the Healthy Homes Standards.
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What Are the Healthy Homes Standards and How Can We Help You Meet Them?
Heating
The main or largest living room must have an approved fixed wall heater capable of heating the room to a minimum of 18 degrees celsius. In most cases this will be a larger fixed heating device like an electric heater, heat pump, wood burner, or flued gas heater. Open fires or unfueled combustion heaters don’t count.
Oncore can help you meet these standards quickly. We can provide you with a heating inspection. If we find your property is currently not up to standard, we’ll update your heating to meet the requirements.
Insulation
To meet the Healthy Homes Standards, existing ceiling insulation must be at least 120mm thick, be in reasonable condition (no dampness, mould, or gaps), and meet the 2008 Building Code minimum r-value for your zone. Also, underfloor insulation must meet a minimum r-value of 1.3.
Oncore can help you meet these standards quickly. We can provide you with an insulation inspection. If we find your property is currently not up to standard, we’ll update your insulation to meet the requirements.
Ventilation
Your living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms, must have an opening window, door, or skylight that opens to the outdoors and can be fixed open. The openable area must be at least 5% of the floor area of the room.
All kitchens and bathrooms must have extractor fans that are vented to the outside. The kitchen must have exhaust ducts of at least 150mm in diameter or a capacity of at least 50 litres per second. Ones in bathrooms must be 120mm or 25 litres per second.
Oncore can help you meet these standards quickly. We can provide you with a ventilation inspection. If we find your property is currently not up to standard, we’ll update your ventilation to meet the requirements.
Draught Stopping
There must not be any unreasonable gaps or holes in the walls, ceiling, windows, skylights, floors, and doors which cause noticeable draughts. All unused fireplaces must be closed off and chimneys must be blocked to prevent draughts.
Oncore can help you meet these standards quickly. We can provide you with a draught inspection. If we find your property is currently not up to standard, we’ll update your draught stopping to meet the requirements.
MOISTURE INGRESS
Rental homes with “enclosed” subfloor spaces must have a ground moisture barrier. A subfloor space is considered enclosed if 50% or more is enclosed by anything that redirects airflow under the property.
DRAINAGE
There must be efficient drainage for the removal of storm, surface, and groundwater. Gutters must be present and not blocked or broken. Spouting, downpipes, and drains need to be in good condition and working effectively.
Oncore can help you meet these standards quickly. We can provide you with a moisture ingress and/or drainage inspection. If we find your property is currently not up to standard, we’ll update it to meet the requirements.
Who Do These Standards Impact?
The Healthy Homes Standards affect landlords and their tenants. Landlords are required by law to meet the minimum housing requirements set out in the Healthy Homes Standards. If a landlord is non-compliant, a tenant can apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for a monetary order and/or a work order. The Tribunal may award a financial penalty of up to $7,200 against the landlord, which is usually paid to the tenant.
When Do Property Fixes Need to Be Completed?
From 1st July 2021, landlords must ensure that all rental homes comply with the Standards within 120 days of any new or renewed tenancy. By 1st July 2025, all rental homes must comply with the Standards, regardless of when the tenancy began.
The Oncore Healthy Homes Process
INSPECT
Your local team will conduct a thorough inspection
REPORT & QUOTE
They will provide you with a comprehensive report and free quote
IMPROVE
And will make your home fully Healthy Homes Compliant
Compliance Timeframes
Why Choose Oncore
SIMPLE
Oncore’s streamlined process has been designed to support your property in exceeding national standards. Your local team can provide you with a property inspection and report, get you a free quote, and then make any necessary improvements.
EASY
With Oncore, you don’t need to worry about following up with contractors and keeping projects on track. Tell us what you want and we’ll take care of it.
FAST
We understand the importance of fast and reliable service. Call or message us and we’ll get back to you within 2 business days—no exceptions!
Get in Touch
Are you unsure whether your property will meet the Healthy Homes Standards? Contact us now for an inspection!*
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