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(1)A house meets the repairing standard if—
(a)the house is wind and water tight and in all other respects reasonably fit for human habitation,
(b)the structure and exterior of the house (including drains, gutters and external pipes) are in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order,
(c)the installations in the house for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation, space heating and heating water are in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order,
(d)any fixtures, fittings and appliances provided by the landlord under the tenancy are in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order,
(e)any furnishings provided by the landlord under the tenancy are capable of being used safely for the purpose for which they are designed, and
(f)the house has satisfactory provision for detecting fires and for giving warning in the event of fire or suspected fire.
(2)In determining whether a house meets the standard of repair mentioned in subsection (1)(a), regard is to be had to the extent (if any) to which the house, by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects, falls short of the provisions of any building regulations.
(3)In determining whether a house meets the standard of repair mentioned in subsection (1)(b), regard is to be had to—
(a)the age, character and prospective life of the house, and
(b)the locality in which the house is situated.
(4)The reference in subsection (1)(c) to installations in a house includes reference to installations outwith the house which, directly or indirectly, serve the house and which the owner is responsible for maintaining (solely or in common with others) by virtue of ownership, any real burden or otherwise.
(5)In determining whether a house meets the standard of repair mentioned in subsection (1)(f), regard is to be had to any building regulations and any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers on provision for detecting fires and for giving warning in the event of fire or suspected fire.
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