Typical Household Repairs the Tenant is Responsible for

The county council has responsibility for certain aspects of maintenance - generally structural, major plumbing and electrical repairs.

All other repairs are the tenants responsibility and are fully detailed in the Tenant handbook including

• Repairing or replacing of internal cupboards, fitted wardrobes, kitchen units and their components

• Repairing woodwork, including floors, doors and skirting boards

• Repairing and replacing wall and floor tiling

• Repairing and replacing broken glass.

• Replacing fuses but not the main fuse or fuse board – replacing bulbs

• Repairs to your electrical devices

• Repairing and replacing waste pipes inside your home, taps, wash hand basins, cracked or damaged toilet bowls, cisterns and their components.

• Repairing and replacing the basket or grate in your fireplace; tiles and fire surround.

• Ensuring your chimney is swept regularly.  

• Oil fired central heating - regular oil burner service.

• Maintenance of all boundaries, paths, gardens, sheds and gates.

• Decorating and painting your home both inside and outside the property.

• Pests and vermin such as rats and mice. 

House Insurance

The council does not insure the contents of the property.