Council Tenant Rights: What You Need to Know

Holding the Council Accountable

As a council tenant, your rights are protected by the Right to Repair scheme. This covers small urgent repairs costing under £250, which must be done within specific times.

Major Works

For larger issues like damp or structural damage, the council still has a legal duty under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Budget cuts are not a valid excuse for leaving you in unsafe conditions.