Decent Homes
The Government has set a target to ensure all social housing meets, or exceeds, a set standard of decency by 2010.
To meet the Decent Homes Standard a home must:
- Meet the current minimum standard for housing
- Be in a reasonable state of repair
- Have reasonably modern services and facilities
- It should not lack three or more of the following:
- A reasonably modern kitchen (20 years or less)
- A kitchen with adequate space and layout
- A reasonably modern bathroom (30 years or less)
- An appropriately located bathroom and WC
- Adequate noise insulation
- Adequate size and layout of common entrances for flats
- Provides a reasonable degree of warmth
Local Authorities have to demonstrate how they are going to ensure that all their properties meet the Decent Homes Standard by 2010 by submitting a Housing Stock Options Appraisal to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister by July 2005.
Useful information
Documents
Decent Homes - A Tenant's Guide (165 KB)
Quality and Choice: A Decent Home for all (594 KB)
The definition and guidance for a Decent Home (262 KB)
Links
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (external site)
Contacts
Property Manager
Tel: 01823 356394
Email: t.haynes@tauntondeane.gov.uk
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