An Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in the context of UK housing is a professional who is responsible for the enforcement of regulations and laws related to environmental health and safety in housing. They are responsible for the inspection and monitoring of residential properties to ensure that they are in compliance with local regulations, laws and standards. The purpose of an EHO is to ensure that all housing is safe, healthy and secure for its occupants, and to protect the environment from any potential hazards. The scope of an EHO’s role includes assessing the physical condition of housing, identifying and addressing any safety and health risks, inspecting and auditing housing management, inspecting and auditing housing services, and providing advice and guidance to tenants and landlords. EHOs may also be responsible for investigating complaints or reports of unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions, and for providing guidance on health and safety best practices to tenants, landlords and other stakeholders.