My understanding is the new Decent Homes Standard will include requirements for 'adequate natural light' – what does this practically mean for basement flats or properties with limited window space, and what remedial actions might be necessary to comply?
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The Decent Homes Standard's 'adequate natural light' clause will require landlords to ensure sufficient brightness in habitable rooms, especially challenging for basement flats or those with limited windows.
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