Everyone is entitled to live in a home, which is warm, has modern facilities and is in a good state of repair.
That's why the Government has laid down, by law, the Decent Homes Standard to be achieved by 2010.
There is a minimum standard that housing associations and registered social landlords have to meet, however some landlords will want to carry out work to a higher standard than that defined by the Government. This may include fitting double glazed windows, improving security or working to make the local environment better, provided the money to do the work is available.
A decent home can be defined as one that:
- Meets the current statutory minimum standard for housing
- Is in a reasonable state of repair
- Has reasonably modern facilities and services
- Provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort.
For more information please see the Communities and Local Government website.