Welcome to the web pages of the Housing Standards Team

The following web pages are designed to provide advice, help and guidance to all those dealing with the private rented sector here in Derby. Landlords, Managing Agents, Tenants and Contractors can view online information, access web links and download guidance here.

If you wish to submit a complaint about your private rented housing conditions, or would like to speak to us regarding legal requirements for Housing Standards, please don’t hesitate to contact us (details below).

Any personal information provided will be treated in confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used to contact you about the enquiry you are raising with us. It will not be used or shared for any other purpose.

For news on housing issues for Private Sector Landlords, and infromation on the help and guidance that is available to you as a Private Sector Landlord, download the March 2008 edition of the Housing Standards Newsletter 2.9Mb.

We're here to help!

The Housing Standards Team is here to provide advice and inspection services including:

• The latest Housing Act Legislation and Regulations
• Private Rented Housing Standards
• The Housing Health and Safety Rating System
• Houses in Multiple Occupation HMO
• HMO Licensing and Management
• Fire, Gas and Electrical Safety
• Overcrowding and Immigration Inspections
• Disrepair
• Enforcement
• Property Accreditation

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a question on compliance with Housing Standards. Our aim is to work with all stakeholders to gain compliance with Housing Standards Law.

Landlords and Managing Agents - Do you have a Question?

Do you really know the correct Housing Standards applicable to the property you let?

You may be aware that the new Housing Act 2004 has made a number of significant changes to Housing Standards law and the risk assessment of property. We are always happy to advise and inspect tenanted property regarding compliance with the latest Housing Standards Legislation. We can also send you an information pack designed specifically for you. If you can’t find the information you are looking for on the following web pages, don’t hesitate to contact us.

How to contact the Housing Standards Team

For more information on our services, or to contact us for advice about housing standards, please contact us using the details below, or by using the form at the bottom of this page:

Housing Standards Team,
Housing and Advice Services,
PO Box 6323,
Derby,
DE1 2WW

Telephone: 01332 255 160
Minicom: 01332 255 316
Email: Housing.Standards@derby.gov.uk

An Alternative Source of Information

Decent and Safe Homes in the East Midlands DASH is being championed by the three cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham who made a successful bid for funding from the Government Office for the East Midlands. This project invites all landlord groups in the East Midlands to become partners. The DASH website offers a wealth of information on Housing Standards, so please visit the DASH website .