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Disrepair in private sector rented accommodation
The Housing Renewal Team carry out inspections of privately rented properties to ensure that they meet acceptable standards.
A landlord has a duty to ensure that accommodation is free from deficiencies which may pose a risk to the health and safety of the occupants.
If a tenant identifies a defect within their home they should contact their landlord and try to negotiate the repair work without involving the council.
If the landlord fails to respond within a reasonable period of time, they should then make contact with the Housing Renewal Team.
Find out more about enforcement of housing standards
The enforcement officer will carry out an inspection of the property using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to evaluate the potential risks to health and safety from any deficiencies identified.
The officer will then consider the best course of action to remedy any defects.
What sort of problems do we deal with?
- Excess cold and dampness
- Leaking roofs
- Dangerous or unstable structures
- Dangerous electrical installations
- General disrepair issues
- Overcrowding
- Fire hazards
Contact us
Housing Renewal Team
Environmental Health
Merlin House
Merlin Way
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4RA
N.B Merlin House is not a public building and there are no facilities to receive the public there.
Tel: 0115 931 6060
email: ehgrants@erewash.gov.uk
