Frequently Asked Questions: Housing
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Housing FAQs
Q: What do I do if I think I may become homeless?
Q: How do I apply for housing?
Q: Where can I get information about shared ownership?
Q: I'm thinking of renting from a private landlord, what do I need to know?
Q: How can I find out about sheltered and retirement housing?
Q: Where can I get specialist housing advice in the district?
Q: I'm a landlord, what support can Lichfield District Council offer me?
Q: I'm a Tenant, what are my rights?
As a tenant, you have the right to expect the following:
- You should be able to know and understand the terms of your tenancy.
- Know the name and address of your landlord.
- Expect a property which is safe, secure and in a decent standard of repair - Lichfield District Council has powers to enforce a property repair notice on the landlord of a property which is in a poor state of repair or take action against landlords of unfit properties.
- Reasonable notice if the landlord wishes to expect the property.
- Proper notice if the landlord wishes the tenant to leave a property.
- 'Quiet Enjoyment' while living in the property - That is, you should be able to live in your property without undue disturbance, and can exclude anyone from the premises, including the landlord.
For more information, see the leaflet below:
Q: I own an empty property, what advice can Lichfield District Council give me to get it used again?
Q: What is Lichfield District Council doing to invest in housing?
Q: How can Lichfield District Council help me save money on my fuel bills?
Q: How can I report unlicensed caravan sites?
