Keeping a private house in good condition is mainly the owners’ responsibility. It is in their interest to make sure that necessary repairs and improvements are carried out, to keep the home in good condition and maintain its value.
The Scottish Government have a booklet, How Fit is Your House?, which gives information to home owners about maintaining their properties. You can download it or get a free copy by contacting them on 0131 313 0044.
The Council recognises that some people cannot afford to pay for the work needed to keep their home in good condition. Grants may be available from them to help people living in owner-occupied or privately rented housing to meet the costs of having their homes repaired, improved or adapted. There are other schemes which can help with making your home more energy efficient. There are also Care & Repair projects and handy person schemes aimed at disabled and older owners, private renters on low incomes.
The Council’s legal duties towards helping private owners have changed due to the introduction of the Housing Scotland Act 2006. A new scheme of assistance for private housing repair, improvement and adaptations is being introduced.
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