Property Standards

Properties are required to meet the following minimum standards.

• The property must be structurally stable and free from disrepair

• The property must be free from damp

• The staircase and balustrade must be safe

• The property must have adequate fire alarms

• Mains powered smoke detectors must be installed on each floor

• Gas, solid fuel or oil service and safety certificates must be up to date. (Certificates close to expiry may not be accepted) Required at the handover stage

• Electrical lighting and power installations must have been checked and certified safe by an appropriately qualified person

• External doors and windows must give a reasonable level of physical security

• If there is a garden it must be easy to maintain, reasonably private, safe, and suitable for young children to play in

• The heating system must be EPC E or above (LA’s will advise on grants available to bring the property up to the agreed standard and/or to increase the EPC rating to a C)

• External doors and windows must be adequately draught proofed

• The hot water tank must be effectively insulated

• There must be mechanical extract ventilation in the kitchen and bathroom

• The kitchen should be in good working condition

• The bathroom and WC facilities should be in good working condition

• There should be a working shower (this can be an over bath shower)

• We will provide white goods.

• A CO alarm should be in each room where there is a gas appliance

• An asbestos survey (conducted by the LA) will be required

• Fire risk assessment is required (with exception of a self-contained house)