Housing disrepair
Matters relating to deficiencies in privately owned, privately rented & social housing (housing association properties) are dealt with by the council using various legal powers, which can require (or advise) the owners of properties to bring them up to a decent standard for the occupants living in them. The council can:
1) require owners to renovate substantial disrepair or enforce the closure of properties that are dangerous or unfit for human habitation.
2) require landlords of social or privately rented properties to carry out repairs where conditions cause problems to occupying tenants.
If you have a complaint about the condition of your property we advise that you make your landlord aware of the problems in the first instance by writing to them. To assist you with this process we can provide you with a standard letter for you to complete and send to your landlord to make them aware of the problems you're experiencing. If having sent this letter the matter has not been resolved within 14 days the council will arrange an inspection of the property under the Housing Act 2004.
The council are working towards an accreditation scheme for private landlords within the district, in conjunction with the East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme (EMLAS). This framework for this should be in place by the end of Spring 2012, please see the following link for how the scheme operates elsewhere in the East Midlands: -
http://www.emlas.org.uk/index.aspx
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