Content tagged with: environmental health
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Damp, mould & condensation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/damp-mould-condensationComplaints about damp and mouldy properties are common especially during the winter months when condensation is more likely to occur. Disputes between landlords and tenants concerning who should take action to remedy a damp and/ or condensation problem are also not unusual owing to the complex range of factors that can lead to the problem occurring. This page will provide you with helpful information about what can be done to alleviate damp and mould problems and what we can do to assist.
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Electrical Safety in Private Rented Accommodation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/electrical-safety-in-private-rented-propertyWe recognise that most landlords fully understand their obligations to keep electrical installations in repair and good working order and that most already undertake regular electrical safety checks. Regulations are now in force requiring that landlords have the electrical installation at their properties checked at least once every five years.
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Fire safety in private rented accommodation (non-HMO)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/fire-safety-in-private-rented-accommodation-non-hmoLandlords have a legal obligation to make sure that the risk posed by fire is managed and that safety measures are in place to reduce the risk. Council officers carrying out risk based inspections under the HHSRS must consider fire safety as part of the overall assessment of property standards and you will be expected to do all that is reasonable in the interests of safety. Specific regulations apply in addition to a risk based approach which are detailed in this page.
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Private Renting - House Repairs
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-and-tenant-responsibilitiesWe have a statutory duty to keep the housing conditions in our area under review with a view to identifying any action that may need to be taken to address housing disrepair issues. In the majority of cases we will seek to form agreements to secure property improvement, however in some circumstances we will use legal enforcement measures to secure improvement if tenants are at risk.
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Service Area: Environment
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmentalFind out how to report fly tipping, littering, public health issues and abandoned vehicles. Get information on emergency planning, environmental health, pollution, climate change and flooding.
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Report it: Nuisance reports (including noise)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/environmental-health-request-for-serviceTo contact the Environmental Health team about nuisance issues including noise, odour, refuse, private drainage, private blocked drains, stray...
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Service Area: Health & wellbeing (incl. public health)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/health-wellbeingFind out about public health, health and safety child sexual exploitation, health and wellbeing board and animal health.
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Environmental health team
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmental/environmental-health-teamThe environmental health team controls statutory nuisances from noise, odour, refuse and private drainage.
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Food safety
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmental/food-safetyInformation and guidance on food safety
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Safer Food Better Business (SFBB)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/environmental/safer-food-better-businessA pack can be downloaded from the Food Standards Agency website and completed by you.