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Repairs and maintenance

How to report repairs, and get advice on estate issues and repair permissions.


Report a repair


How to report a repair and the different types of repairs.

Repairs permission and responsibilities


Learn what repairs you’re responsible for or needs permission, and how to get approval before making changes to your council home.

Damp and mould


How to tackle damp and mould in your homes.

Gas servicing and asbestos


What to do if you smell gas or suspect a gas leak.

Awaab’s Law


Awaab's Law introduced strict legal timeframes for social landlords to respond to reported damp and mould hazards.

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