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Council Housing Repairs

In this section

  1. Reporting a Council Housing repair
  2. Repairs that are your own responsibility
  3. Report an emergency repair
  4. Types of repair categories
  5. Our repairs visit obligations
  6. You are here: Health and safety in Council Homes
  7. Decoration Allowance
  8. Housing dis-repair claims

Health and safety in Council Homes

Health and safety obligations to which the Council, as your landlord, must comply.

As a tenant, it's important to be aware of your rights and Rotherham Council’s obligations regarding the safety and maintenance of your home.

Find out how we meet the main legal obligations and regulatory requirements to keep tenants safe, as well as tips of how to spot the signs and prevention:

  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Gas Safety
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Water Safety (Legionella)
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Asbestos Safety
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Electrical Safety
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Fire safety
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Condensation, Damp and Mould Safety
  • Keeping Tenants Safe: Other Safety
  • Previous page: Our repairs visit obligations
  • Next page: Decoration Allowance

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