Improvements and repairs

What to do if repairs or improvement works are needed to your home

In this section:

• Council housing modernisation
  We usually carry out major improvements to council houses outside of the normal repairs system. These schemes can include such things as central heating, new kitchens and bathrooms, rewiring and re-roofing
• Council housing tenancy issues
  If you break your tenancy agreement your estate manager will write to tell you what you need to do
• Home improvements
  Including the disability facility grant for a private property and York repair grant
• Housing repairs
  Includes how to report repairs and what to do if you need emergency repair work doing
• Property alteration by tenant
  Every secure tenant has the right to improve their home. You need permission from your estate manager in writing and the work must be carried out to the guidelines given
• Services and communal repairs
  How to report repairs needed to communal areas and facilities