This section provides information about the rights you have if your home needs repairs. It also explains what you can do if you are worried about safety, or your home has become unsuitable for you.

If you are unsure about your rights contact an advice agency in your area. You may be able to get help from your local council if the condition of your home is damaging your health.

Bad housing

You may be able to get help if your home is in a very bad state. In some cases your local council can force your landlord to carry out repairs. More

Housing Executive repairs

Your Tenants Handbook outlines who is responsible for carrying out certain types of repair. In some cases you may be able to carry out the repair yourself and get the Housing Executive to pay for it. More

Housing association repairs

Your housing association must make sure that your home is safe to live in. your tenancy agreement should outline who is responsible or carrying out repairs. More

Repairs for private tenants

Your landlord usually has to carry out repairs to the exterior of the property or if the condition of the property is damaging you health. Your tenancy agreement should outline who is responsible for the rest of the repairs. More

Owner occupier repairs

You are usually responsible for carrying out any repairs or improvements once you have bought your home. You may be able to get a grant from the Housing Executive to carry out repairs or improvements in certain circumstances. More

Safety

This section explains the protection the law can provide if you are worried about safety when you are renting your home. More

Adapting your home

If you or someone living with you in your property has a disability, an adaptation may help you to live more comfortably in your home. More

Grants, loans and practical help

If you own or rent your home from a private landlord you may be able to get a grant to help you carry out repairs to your home. Specialist agencies may be able to help you with your application. More

Redevelopment

The Housing Executive can redevelop areas to improve the living conditions of people living in unfit houses. The area can contain homeowners, private tenants, housing association tenants and Housing Executive tenants. More

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