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Higher costs for appliance installations, which could then trickle down to tenants and homeowners.
Delays in getting appliances repaired or replaced.
A further tightening of a housing market already strained by limited supply.
An increase in illegal installations and unsafe practices if costs or wait times become prohibitive.
Critics warn that instead of improving safety, these regulations will serve as a boon for well-connected industry insiders at the expense of ordinary residents.