Repairs to your own flat

You are responsible for repairs to the inside of your flat (except to any communal heating system), including your front door and the glass in your windows. You should carry out your own repairs or make your own arrangements for someone to do them for you.

 

If you, or someone you have employed, are carrying out repairs inside your flat you must make sure that these are done competently and to a reasonable standard and that shared services and the structure of the block are not damaged. You will be liable for any damage caused to the Council’s property and you will have to pay to have it put right. If you are unsure about your ability to do the work, you should employ a suitably qualified tradesperson.

 

If you are in any doubt about work you intend to carry out, contact us on 0800 408 2000 and explain. We will decide if an inspection is needed. You must stop doing work we tell you not to do. You must not do repairs on landings, stairways and other shared areas. You will not be covered by our insurance if you have an accident or caused damage. If you, your visitors or members of your household damage shared areas, you will have to pay for the repairs.