Tag: housing repairs
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Council warns tenants of costly ‘no win, no feeR...
A city council’s tenants are being urged to report their repair issues directly to the council, following a rise in ‘no...
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Another council hit for housing safety failures by regulator
A council has received a C3 regulatory grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) due to breaches of consumer standards.
The...
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Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman
The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint...
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Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms
Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of Social Housing...
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Freeholder forcing me to pay towards a new for roof?
Hi, I have a one bed top floor flat in a converted Victorian house I rent out. The roof has caused many leaks over the past 6 years...
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Tenant carrying out work to the property?
Dear all, our property has been let out to a conscientious couple with children for several years during which time tenants have been...
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Council urges tenants to report repairs and not file comp...
In a bid to protect its tenants from costly legal battles and mounting expenses, one council has issued a stark warning.
City of York...