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Local authority help with repairs - notices and orders under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
at www.justice.gov.uk In Wales, there's guidance on the HHSRS and appeals on the Residential Property Tribunal for Wales website. Guidance on the HHSRS at www.rpt.wales.gov.uk Next steps Common repair problems
Asking for adjustments to help with your disability
if you’re an assured shorthold tenant or a council tenant your current and ongoing relationship with the person you’re asking if you’ve mentioned the problem before Example Christian rents a flat from
Find the user guide for your smart meter's in-home display
your in-home display to save energy. Your IHD's user guide can help you: understand how it works fix common problems You can also check our guide to fixing common problems with your in-home display
Using the right to repair scheme
, door or lock 1 Loose or detached banister or hand rail 3 Rotten timber flooring or stair tread 3 Door entry phone not working 7 Mechanical extractor fan not working 7 Next steps Other options for social housing tenants to deal with repairs Common repair problems
Getting repairs done if you're renting privately
Check if this advice applies to you This advice will usually apply to you if all the following are true: you have a private landlord you don’t live with your landlord you started renting on or after
Housing
Check your housing status if you rent from a private landlord Understanding your tenancy agreement Eviction Eviction Homeless help Homelessness Starting to rent from a private landlord Preparing
Check the costs of starting to rent from a private landlord
can only keep money from your deposit if there’s a problem, for example if you damage something or don’t pay your rent. Check if your landlord can keep money from your deposit. Your tenancy deposit
Work out how much compensation you could get for discrimination
‘aggravated damages’ You might have other claims as well as discrimination. Those claims have different rules about compensation. The most common claims that people have with discrimination claims
Eviction for rent arrears
enough compensation, the court will use it to reduce your rent arrears. Check if your housing problem is discrimination to see if you can defend your eviction or make a claim. Your landlord gets
Repairs - what are the landlord's responsibilities
on the cost of any repair work to you which is their responsibility. Your landlord only has to make repairs when they know there’s a problem - so make sure you tell them about any repairs