Housing conditions in the social and private rented sector
The Environmental Improvement Team are responsible for a wide range of issues relating to housing conditions within the social & private rented sector. In summary the Environmental Improvement team deal with housing disrepair, housing in multiple occupation including their licensing, private landlord accreditation scheme and inspections of properties to assess their suitability for immigrants. A key part of our work is to inspect properties to assess whether they provide healthy and safe homes. If you require more information on our work follow the links below:-
Housing condition Links
1) Housing Disrepair
2) Damp and Mould
3) Houses in Multiple Occupation
4) Private Landlords
5) Immigration Property Suitability Inspections
If you wish to speak in confidence to an officer regarding the condition of your property please use the link below and leave your contact details and the nature of your enquiry and an officer will contact you.
Please refer to the Housing Department for issues such as homelessness, housing waiting list, housing benefit and care and repair which includes the provision of grant aid to upgrade houses or install facilities to assist disabled householders.
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