If tenants have made improvements to their home, they may be able to claim compensation for them when their tenancy ends.

Compensation is payable for 'eligible improvements' that were started on or after 1 April 1994. Examples include:

• installing a bath, shower, wash-hand basin or toilet;
• installing a kitchen sink or work surfaces for preparing food;
• additional storage cupboards in the bathroom or kitchen;
• installing central heating, hot water boilers or other types of heating; and
• rewiring or putting in new power sockets, lighting or other electrical fittings.

To qualify for compensation, they must have had our written permission to carry out the improvements and the claim must be made during the period 28 days before to 14 days after their tenancy comes to an end.

The amount of compensation they are entitled to will depend on how much the improvement cost, its estimated life and how long ago it was done.

To apply for compensation, please use our on-line form.