Content tagged with: housing
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Doncaster Housing Strategy
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/our-housing-strategy-2015-2025Our homes have a powerful influence on our health and wellbeing. This has become even more apparent during 2020, when many of us spent much more time in our own homes than we normally would expect to and many of our residents were still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating floods in November 2019.
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Housing other vulnerable groups
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-other-vulnerable-groupsProviding the right accommodation and support is vital in enabling vulnerable people to live independently in the community; ensuring they have choice and control of where and how they live.
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Specialist and Supported Housing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/specialist-and-supported-housingDoncaster wants to ensure its residents live in homes that support good health and wellbeing. Providing the right homes and support is vital in enabling vulnerable people to live independently in the community; ensuring they have choice and control of where and how they live.
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Private Renting in Doncaster - landlord and tenant advice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/private-sector-housingInformation for landlords and tenants about the effective and safe management of private rented accommodation. Our aim is to raise awareness and improve standards through a process of Education, Empowerment & Enforcement. Areas we cover include houses in multiple occuaption (HMOs),houses rented by single households, park homes & caravan sites. You can find information covering landlord and tenant responsibilities including repairs, fire safety,electrical Safety, energy efficiency & damp and mould hazards.
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Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/self-build-registerThe Council has set up a register for people who are interested in a self-build or custom-build home in the Doncaster area.
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Harassment & Illegal Eviction
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/ending-a-tenancy-harassment-and-illegal-eviction-and-antisocial-behaviourTenants are protected from illegal eviction and harassment by the Protection from Eviction Act (1977). It's vitally important that you feel safe and secure in your home and you should not tolerate threats or harassment from your landlord. There are clear legal processes to follow if your landlord wishes to end your tenancy. If they fail to follow these steps they may be acting illegally and the Housing Enforcement team can intervene.
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Enforcement – Environment, Housing and Parking Services - Privacy Notice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/the-council-democracy/enforcement-envirocrime-and-parking-enforcementThis Privacy Notice sets out what you need to know about how the City of Doncaster Council (the Council) will use your information to enforce environmental law, housing standards and regulate parking.
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Apply for it: Apply for a house
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/apply-for-a-houseTo look at and apply for a council house and some homes owned by Housing Associations or private landlords.
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About Public Health
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/health-wellbeing/about-public-healthThe council is responsible for a number of public health functions:
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Discretionary Housing Payments
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/discretionary-housing-paymentsDiscretionary housing payments (DHP) provide extra help if you are already getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (including housing costs for rent) but you still need further help with your rental costs.