Housing Advice

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Last revised: 17 June 2008

Housing Options Advisers are available to offer confidential advice and assistance to people who would like to secure suitable accommodation via the homes@kennet bidding system or within the private sector.

The Housing Options Advisers will do their best to prevent homelessness wherever possible. They are able to give general advice with regards to housing rights, basic debt advise, negotiate with landlords or mortgage providers, can mediate between disagreeing parties to try to address problems, help with completion of forms and can also accompany and represent in court, if necessary.  

For more information, please follow the link below:

http://www.homesatkennet.co.uk (External link)

Environmental and Protection Services

Kennet District Council’s, Environmental Health and Protection Services department will:

  • Investigate any complaints of housing being unfit as defined by the Housing Act 1985.

  • Investigate complaints about dampness and offer advice on tackling condensation.

  • Investigate and assess any complaints of statutory overcrowding as defined in the Housing Act 1985.

  • Investigate any evictions, attempted evictions or harassment that may breach the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 or the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

For more information please follow this link:

http://www.kennet.gov.uk/Environment/EnvHealth.nsf

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