Information for private sector tenants and owner occupiers
Home repair and maintenance
Information about how to repair, maintain and look after your home, including private rented homes.
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Deposit Bond
Depending on your circumstances the Council can provide you with a bond in the form of a guarantee for your deposit.
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Tenancy Deposit Protection
If you started renting your home after the 6 April 2007 landlords requesting rent deposits must protect them using one of the government Deposit Protection Schemes available.
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Disabled facilities grants (DFGs)
DFGs may be available to enable you to adapt your property in order to make it more suitable for you to live in.
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Healthy homes loan
Interest free loans are available for owner occupiers from a minimum £500 up to a maximum of £15,000 (subject to a means test) to remove a serious defect in your property that could affect your health.
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Overcrowding in private rented properties
If you feel your accommodation is too small for your family, you may be considered to be living in overcrowded conditions.
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Renting a room in your home
Further information on what is involved with taking in a lodger in your home
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Condensation and mould
Advice to help with reducing condensation and mould in your home.