In rented properties the council can get involved to ensure that necessary repairs are carried out in a reasonable timeframe.
These homes can be:
- Rented from a private landlord
- Rented from a Housing Association
The council can help with problems such as:
- Damp and mould
- Problems with heating or hot water
- Faulty electrics
- Broken parts of the property e.g. windows, doors, ceilings etc
- Serious disrepair in the property
Find more information on how to deal with disrepair in your rented property from GOV.UK and the Citizens Advice.
Tenants
If you are a tenant, you should report problems with disrepair to your landlord. If they do not carry out the necessary repairs, you can ask the council for help.
Report disrepair in your property online
Professional Referrals
Social Services, Fire Service, GPs, Health Workers etc can report properties of concern to us.
