Right to Repair scheme
The Right to Repair scheme aims to make sure
that certain small urgent repairs, which might affect your health,
safety or security, are done quickly and efficiently. The
government has set guidelines stating that certain repairs should
be carried out within specific timescales.
What repairs can you get done under Right to
Repair?
You can get certain small urgent repairs done
(up to the value of £250) if they are likely to affect your health,
safety or security. These are called qualifying repairs and they
include:
- Unsafe power or lighting sockets or electrical fittings
- Blocked flue to open fire or boiler
- Leaking roof
- Toilets which don't flush
- Blocked sink, bath or basin
- Leaks from a water or heating pipe, tank or cistern
- Loose or broken banisters or handrails
When reporting a repair we will be able to tell you
if the repair is included in the scheme and how long it will take
to deal with the problem. We will also tell you how we will deal
with repairs that aren't covered under this scheme.
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