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Health and safety standards for rented homes (HHSRS)

You can complain if you do not think the council has dealt with your problem properly. Ask for a copy of their: 1. housing … See more

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Complain to environmental health about private rented housing

WebMost councils have a private rented housing team. They are usually your first point of contact as a tenant. They can speak to your landlord if you give them permission. They …

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HHSRS definition of hazards

WebThe Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a system for assessing housing conditions. Under the HHSRS a local authority: A hazard is any risk of harm to the …

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Priority need: Health conditions and disabilities

WebYou could have a priority need if you are disabled or have a health condition. You might need to show the council how this affects you. The council looks at your evidence and …

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Damp and mould in private rented homes

WebYour landlord must also fix damp and mould if it makes your home unfit to live in. Other things your landlord must fix include: leaking internal pipes. not enough ventilation. …

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Pests and infestations

WebThe Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a framework used by local authorities to assess housing conditions. There is a list of 29 prescribed …

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Social housing regulation

WebThe Act allows the Regulator of Social Housing to take action against social landlords before people are at risk and hold landlords to account with regular inspections. It introduces …

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Damp and mould in council and housing association homes

WebThe Housing Ombudsman regulates council and housing association housing services. They have said that councils and housing associations should: be proactive and avoid blaming …

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Heating, hot water and power problems

WebA landlord is responsible for maintenance and repairs to ensure the tenant has heating and hot water. This includes making the sure boiler is working and safe. …

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Revenge eviction if you ask for repairs

WebDefence against a revenge section 21. Your landlord cannot give you a section 21 notice for 6 months if the council gives them an: An emergency works notice is sometimes called …

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How to avoid being found intentionally homeless

WebStay until the council have: accepted it is not reasonable to stay. offered emergency housing if you have a priority need. That way, the council cannot decide you're intentionally …

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Priority need of vulnerable people and people living with them

WebA person has a priority need if they are vulnerable because they:[] were in the regular armed forces have spent time in prison are over 21 and spent time in care

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Council and housing association tenants: eviction for antisocial

WebThese are the 3 steps: Your landlord gives you an eviction notice. They go to court to get an order to evict you. The court tells the bailiffs to evict you from the property. Look out for …

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Letter template: Show you have a priority need

WebTell the council why you have a priority need. Use our letter template to write a letter yourself. Send this to the council along with a supporting letter if you have one. [Use the …

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Housing for people with mental health needs

WebMost accommodation for people with mental health needs is provided under section 18 of the Care Act 2014. Where a person 'ceases to be detained' under the Mental Health Act …

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Breathing space for tenants in rent arrears

WebRent arrears notice. A landlord cannot give a notice for rent arrears included in a breathing space or mental health crisis moratorium while the moratorium is in force. A notice for …

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Shelter Legal England

WebThere are two legal definitions of overcrowding. These are: [ 1] the room standard. the space standard. A dwelling is statutorily overcrowded if either or both standards apply. The …

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Breathing space for rent or mortgage arrears

WebHow to get a standard breathing space. Only a regulated debt adviser can put you on the breathing space scheme. Contact a debt advice charity, for example: StepChange - 0800 …

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Local authority HHSRS enforcement action

WebLocal authorities can enforce the provisions of Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 in privately owned and rented homes, and in housing owned by housing associations and PRPSH. …

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