Your Home

There are links here to articles which expand on section 3.2 of your Tenancy Agreement, giving advice and information on the Council's responsibilities and your responsibilities.

You will also find links to pages that help you get the most out of your home and your neighbourhood, with further pages that give advice on staying healthy and safe.

Asbestos: Advice for Council Tenants What it is, when it is safe, when it is a risk, keeping it safe and what to do if it's damaged.
Buying Your Council Home Information about the Government's Right to Buy Scheme
Carbon Monoxide and Poisoning What it is, when it is dangerous, risks & symptoms, staying safe, alteratons to the home and further advice.
Communal Areas (in Flats and Apartments) Keeping them clean, if they need repairs, misuse of corridors and public areas, emergency repairs.
Damp, Condensation and Mould Advice on reducing condensation in your Council home
Empty Council Homes Minor repairs, major repairs, tresspassers, squatters and vandalism.
Gas - Annual Safety Checks Our responsibilities, your responsibilities and what to do if you smell gas.
Home Security Crime prevention, keeping your home secure and insuring your home contents.
Pets in Council Homes The rules about keeping animals if you're one of our tenants.
Re-let Standard - Tenant's Guide Overview of the standard empty Council homes must meet before they can be re-let
Safety In The Home DOs & DON'Ts Checklists for Council Tenants: mains service supplies, fire action, gas leak, fire safety, electrical safety.
Satellite Dishes - Installing on Council Homes When you can install, getting planning permission and getting landlord permission.
Tenant Improvement Fund Money for neighbourhood improvements identified by tenants and residents:eligible ideas, who can get involved and how to apply.
Your Estate How you and your neighbours can help look after your estate.
Your Garden Your responsibility to maintain your garden
Your Neighbourhood Getting the best out of your neighbourhood and living in Reading.