The Tenants and Leaseholders 2010/11 Annual Report is now available for download. Take a look to see how well we have performed on the service standards we agreed with customers in November 2010 and what our plans are for 2011/12.
In this section:
Adapting homes
If you have a disability and your home causes you problems, it may be possible to reduce these by altering or adapting your home to help you live life as fully and independently as possible
Affordable housing
We work in partnership with private developers and housing associations to provide affordable homes to buy in York
Council housing
How to apply for a council house in York, and advice for current tenants
Homelessness
Advice and information on preventing homelessness, and how we can help if you lose your home
Houses in multiple occupation
Information for landlords including the licensing of houses in multiple occupation, landlord grants and the landlord's code of best practice
Housing advice
Includes information on moving house and resolving disputes with neighbours
Housing finance
Includes paying your rent, benefits and grants
Housing plans and strategies
The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, the Housing strategy and the older people housing strategy
Right to buy
Right to Buy (RTB) means you may be entitled to buy your council home at a discount to the full market value. Your discount is based on the number of years you have spent as a public sector tenant
Choice based letting
View properties to let across the city and 'bid' for a property to express interest in
Commercial property
We maintain a mailing list of individuals and companies who want to acquire commercial or residential development land, or to rent commercial properties owned by the council