Unhealthy housing

Building owners are responsible for providing a structurally sound and healthy living environment. Occupants are responsible for managing their use of the building so that they do not end up living in unhealthy conditions.

When assessing unhealthy premises, the City of Hobart must consider whether the premises:

• are so unhealthy that no person can safely occupy them
• are in a condition that is, or is likely to become, offensive, injurious or prejudicial to health.

Unhealthy housing can include:

• hoarding
• refuse
• mould.

The City doesn't determine the cause of the unhealthy conditions. We observe and record the conditions to assist in determining the health impact. We then make recommendations based on that information.

If an issue can't be dealt with under the Public Health Act 1997, we may use the:

• nuisance provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 (such as an Abatement Notice under section 200)
• provisions of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994.

Report a concern

If you have concerns about unhealthy housing, please report it using our online form.