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Contacting Environmental Health
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Contacting Environmental Health

Contacting Environmental Health

Contacting Environmental Health

This blog outlines the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the responsibilities of the local authority in accordance with the system.We detail how you can contact environmental health and what the appropriate enforcement action could be including emergency remedial action.

March 7, 2023
Claiming Compensation for Mould in Your Rented Property: A Step-by-Step Guide
Council and Social Housing

Claiming Compensation for Mould in Your Rented Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

Claiming Compensation for Mould in Your Rented Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

Claiming Compensation for Mould in Your Rented Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tenants have the right to reside in a mould-free environment, and landlords are obligated to maintain a safe rental property.

March 7, 2023
5 Common Housing Disrepairs You Can Claim For Today
Council and Social Housing

5 Common Housing Disrepairs You Can Claim For Today

5 Common Housing Disrepairs You Can Claim For Today

5 Common Housing Disrepairs You Can Claim For Today

There are several common disrepairs that tenants may experience, which can have significant physical and mental health impacts

March 7, 2023
Rise in Landlords Being Hit with Enforcement Action for Same Repairs on Same Homes
Council and Social Housing

Rise in Landlords Being Hit with Enforcement Action for Same Repairs on Same Homes

Rise in Landlords Being Hit with Enforcement Action for Same Repairs on Same Homes

Rise in Landlords Being Hit with Enforcement Action for Same Repairs on Same Homes

Lawyers have reported an increase in the number of social landlords facing enforcement action for the same repairs on rented apartments due to labor shortages and supply chain challenges.

March 7, 2023
Fixed Costs In Housing Disrepair Costs Delayed By Two Years
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Fixed Costs In Housing Disrepair Costs Delayed By Two Years

Fixed Costs In Housing Disrepair Costs Delayed By Two Years

Fixed Costs In Housing Disrepair Costs Delayed By Two Years

As the UK's housing market prepares for a critical year, buy-to-let investors face a cliff's edge. Over a third of buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages are set to end in the next two years, leaving landlords susceptible to interest rates

March 7, 2023