Private Sector Housing Repair

Homes should provide a safe and healthy environment for occupiers and their visitors. To achieve this, all dwellings should be designed, constructed and maintained to be free from unnecessary and avoidable hazards. It is not possible to eliminate all hazards, and reasonable allowances have to be made, especially in older properties. In general, it is the owner's responsibility to maintain the property and to carry out repairs. Tenants have a responsibility to treat the property with respect, to report to any hazards and necessary repairs to their landlord, and to co-operate with any reasonable request by the landlord to gain access to carry out repairs.

When repairs or maintenance are required, tenants should always contact the landlord in the first instance. If a landlord ignores a tenant's request or refuses to carry out necessary repairs, we may be able to offer help and advice. An officer will discuss the details or to arrange to visit. Where unacceptable hazards exist in the premises, the officer will contact the landlord to discuss the condition and the options available. Enforcement procedures are available where informal action is unsuccessful or inappropriate.

Contact us:

Tel: 01226 772478

Email: privatesectorhousing@barnsley.gov.uk

Write: Strategic Housing, P.O. Box 603, Barnsley S70 9FD

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday 8:45 to 17:00
Friday                     8:45 to 16:30

Related Information:

The Housing Act 2004

Department for Communities and Local Government

Housing Health and Safety Rating System Guidance