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Wed 20th Aug 2008
NW Leicestershire District Council: Your Home

Your Home

Better Homes, Better Services, Better Lives

The information in Your Home is intended for tenants and leaseholders of homes managed by North West Leicestershire District Council...
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Introductory Tenancies

Home Contents Insurance

Get Covered!

According to the British Crime Survey, half of all burglaries and attempted burglaries occur at night, which means now is the ideal time to make sure that if you did ... More about

Housing Repairs Service

As part of our commitment to quality services, NWLDC aims to provide a reliable and quick repair service to our tenants...
More about Housing Repairs Service.

Rent

NWLDC needs tenants to pay rent on time to help maintain the many services it provides. The council aims to make it as easy as possible to pay rent...
More about rent.

What happens if I break an agreement?

We will begin legal action by serving a 'Notice' against you...
More about what happens if you break an agreement.

Can I be evicted?

We will apply for an eviction if you do not keep to your Court order. We will make every effort to contact you before we take this course of action...
More about eviction.

Tenancy Agreement

If you are a tenant of North West Leicestershire District Council you will have signed a tenancy agreement...
More about the tenancy agreement.

Support

North West Leicestershire District Council can provide support to our customers in various ways...
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How do I end my tenancy?

By law,you must give us four weeks notice in writing that you want to end your tenancy.
This will start on the Monday after we receive your notice.
You can give us ... More about ending your tenency.

Right to buy

Purchasing your council home

If you have been a tenant for at least five years, you will usually have the right to buy the home in which you live...
More about 'right to buy'.

Safety

Asbestos in the home

This information addresses concerns and questions about asbestos in the home. It explains what it is, where it is found, and how to deal with it...
More about asbestos.

Bogus Callers

All of our workers, contractors, and Council officials carry identity cards which they will always show to any resident before entering their homes...
More about bogus callers.

Gas Safety

The Council, as landlord, need to ensure that tenants are living in a safe property, especially for homes with gas central heating and other gas appliances...
More about gas safety

Domestic Violence

North West Leicestershire District Council has a major commitment to tackle domestic violence...
More about domestic violence.

Improvements and Alterations

If you are interested in making your own improvements to your home, please read the following information...
More about improvements and alterations.

Pets

You must comply with any direction given by the Council prohibiting or imposing conditions on the keeping of any animal at the property...
More about keeping pets.

Independent Advice

Citizens Advice Bureau
0870 120 2402
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
0800 1381111
Website

Your responsibilities as a tenant.

You must take reasonable care of your home both inside and out and you must report any repairs to the NWLDC Repairs Service...
More about your responsibilities as a tenant.

What to do in an emergency.

Please follow the link below to clear instructions about how to act in an emergency situation in your rented house.
More about emergencies.

Advice for Young People