Disrepair

🏚 Housing Conditions & Repairs – Help for Private Tenants

The Private Sector Housing Team helps people living in privately owned or rented homes in Tendring.

We deal with:

• Homes in poor condition
• Illegal evictions
• Shared houses (HMOs)
• Empty homes
• Unauthorised gypsy encampments (with Essex County Council)

🧰 What Should You Do If Your Home Needs Repairs?

1. Tell your landlord first
   • Write to them and keep copies of your letters
   • Include the date you sent each letter
2. If nothing happens, contact us:
   • Especially if the problem is dangerous or urgent

🛠 What Can the Council Do?

We use laws like:

• Housing Act 2004
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Public Health Acts

We inspect homes using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to find any hazards that could affect your health or safety.

📋 What Happens Next?

1. We’ll write to you and your landlord
2. We’ll list the problems and suggest how to fix them
3. We’ll visit again in about 4 weeks to check progress
4. If the work hasn’t been done, we may take formal action

This could mean:

• Serving a legal notice
• Doing the work ourselves and charging the landlord
• Taking legal action

If the problem is low risk, we may only recommend the work—not enforce it.

📄 Condensation Information Leaflet – Points to Remember

🖥️ Online Contact Form

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