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Disrepair and unsafe properties
The council has powers under the Housing Act 2004 to deal with disrepair issues in privately rented properties where landlords have failed to act. Where an inspection is required, an assessment using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is carried out.
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Have your say on the Neighbourhood Plan for Otley
Read more about "Have your say on the Neighbourhood Plan for Otley"...Residents in Otley are invited to comment on their draft Neighbourhood Plan, ahead of its submission for independent examination.
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Caravans and mobile homes
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Fit and Proper Person Register
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Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
HMO licence application form HMO licence renewal application form Attention all landlords – do you own or manage a shared house?
The law relating to shared houses or houses in multiple occupation has changed. From 1 October 2018, landlords of most Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that house five or more people and not a single household need an HMO licence. A landlord who failed to apply for a licence by that date will be committing a criminal offence.
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Health and safety inspections
Our regulations state that it will be the responsibility of the manager of the HMO to ensure that the following are maintained in good repair, clean condition and good order (including, where appropriate, proper working order):
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Energy Performance Certificates
From 1 October 2008, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required whenever a building in the social or private rented sector is let to a new tenant, or a privately owned property is sold.
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Rats, mice and rubbish
Rats and mice are common in our towns and in rural areas. They carry disease and can cause considerable damage to property so it is important to control them. One of the easiest ways to prevent them taking up residence near you, is to keep your house and garden tidy and free from rubbish.
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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
As of 1 October 2022, landlords must ensure that any rented property has an appropriate number of smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms.
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Damp
There are a number of types of damp which may affect your home.
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