There's no official Healthy Homes certificate issued by the government. This is one of the most common points of confusion for landlords and tenants alike. What actually exists are two separate documents: a Healthy Homes assessment, which records a property's condition against the five standards, and a compliance statement, which is the legally required document included in every tenancy agreement. Neither is called a certificate, and no government body issues certification confirming a property is Healthy Homes compliant. If you've been offered a "Healthy Homes certificate" by a provider, check exactly what document you're receiving. It's most likely an assessment report, which is useful, but it isn't the compliance statement your tenancy agreement legally requires, and it isn't treated as a guarantee by the Tenancy Tribunal.
