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)