Dwellings are usually deemed unfit if they fail to meet one or more of the following fitness criteria:
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It is structurally stable
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It is free from serious disrepair
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It is free from dampness prejudicial to the health of the occupants (if any)
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It has adequate provision for lighting, heating and ventilation
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It has an adequate piped supply of wholesome water
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There are satisfactory facilities in the dwelling for the preparation and cooking of food, including a sink with a satisfactory supply of hot and cold water
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It has a suitably located toilet for the exclusive use of the occupants
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It has, for the exclusive use of the occupants (if any), a suitably located fixed bath or shower and wash-hand basin each of which is provided with a satisfactory supply of hot and cold water
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It has an effective system for the draining of foul, waste and surface water
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