What are Decent Homes?
In 2000 the Government made a
commitment to improve the quality of public housing to a decent
standard. They introduced a Decent Homes Standard as a minimum
standard for providers of public home to achieve. Some
forward-thinking providers of public homes, such as St. Leger
Homes, have introduced even more ambitious targets.
Decent Homes Standard
The Government has set the Decent Homes Standard as a minimum
standard for all public housing.
Homes must:
- Be in a good state of repair, particularly the roof and
walls
- Have a kitchen not more than 20 years old, which provides
adequate storage and layout
- Have a bathroom not more than 30 years old
- Be free from damp
- Have effective insulation and heating
Doncaster Plus Standard
The Doncaster Plus Standard has been developed to raise all
council homes above the Government's minimum standard by 2015.
Homes must:
- Have double-glazed windows
- Have secure external doors and windows
- Have a minimum number of electrical sockets in the house and
outbuildings
- Have a smoke detector
More information
We have produced a publication to help answer frequently asked
questions about the Decent Homes initiative in Doncaster.
An information leaflet on Decent
Homes
If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please
contact us at:
DecentHomes@stlegerhomes.co.uk
or telephone 0800 180 4478
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