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Decent Homes Standard

In this section

  1. What is the Decent Homes Standard?
  2. What Rotherham Council is doing to meet the Decent Homes Standard
  3. You are here: Your responsibilities as a tenant
  4. Concerns about Decent Homes Standard in your home

Your responsibilities as a tenant

While we are responsible for maintaining the structure and essential services of your home to meet the Decent Homes Standard, you also have responsibilities as a tenant. These include:

  • Reporting any necessary repairs promptly.
  • Allowing us access to your property to carry out inspections and repairs.
  • Following any advice provided to help maintain the condition of your home, such as, ventilation guidance to prevent damp.
  • Taking reasonable care of your home.
  • Previous page: What Rotherham Council is doing to meet the Decent Homes Standard
  • Next page: Concerns about Decent Homes Standard in your home

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