Repairs if you own your home
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If you own your home, you will be responsible for maintaining the property and carrying out any repair work that's needed. This section looks at how you can keep your home in good condition and what to do if repair work is required.
Keeping your home in good repair
Carrying out routine maintenance to your home will ensure your property keeps its value and can help prevent unexpected and expensive repair bills. This page lists things you should look out for and explains how to find a contractor and what to do if you aren't happy with the repair work.
Enforcing repairs
If the council identifies properties which are not being looked after or are lowering the appeal of an area, it can take steps to make sure the owners bring the properties back into a reasonable state of repair. This section looks at the various ways in which the council can do this.
Repairs in new build homes
If you live in a new build home and find that repair work needs carried out, it's important to check whether the work is covered by the home's warranty.
