Commentary on Sections Part 4: Standards of Housing Chapter 3: Hazards Section 54: Definition of a hazard
Section 54 defines that a hazard in an HMO is something that constitutes a risk of harm to the health or safety of an actual or potential occupier. The risk may arise from a deficiency in the accommodation forming the HMO, any building or land the accommodation forms part of, or any building or land in the vicinity of that accommodation.