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.
Read more about "Energy Performance Certificates"...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.
Read more about "Rats, mice and rubbish"...As of 1 October 2022, landlords must ensure that any rented property has an appropriate number of smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms.
Read more about "Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms"...There are a number of types of damp which may affect your home.
Read more about "Damp"...Consult your solicitor, who can go to the County Court and obtain an order granting possession of your land. Alternatively you can ask the council or Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Liaison Service for advice. The council works closely with the Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma Traveller service and they can provide support if travellers arrive on your land.
Read more about "Gypsies and Travellers"...Empty properties can not only bring down the amenity of a neighbourhood, but are also a waste of resources as they could provide much needed accommodation without the need for new housing.
Read more about "Empty properties"...Caravan sites must be licensed under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.
Read more about "Caravan site licensing"...This information applies to all moveable dwellings (primarily tents and motorhomes). Caravans are controlled under separate legislation.
Read more about "Camp site licensing"...The Lowestoft Town Centre MasterplanĀ is our response to the challenges Lowestoft town centre faces and provides a clear plan and direction to create a prosperous town centre whether as a place in which to live, work or have fun.
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