Living in public housing

Whether you are at home or in the area, you and your visitors should not disturb your neighbours – and they should not disturb you.

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Fire safety advice and information on fire detection equipment in public housing

Information on maintenance and repairs, including your responsibilities, requesting repairs, waiting times and making maintenance complaints

Information on alterations, including how to request general alterations and changes for disability or health and safety reasons

If you are going to be away from your home for more than six weeks, you must tell your housing services officer in writing. Fill in the temporary absence form and give it to your housing services officer.

Communal areas on public housing estates are private property. These areas can be used for events and meetings that promote tenant involvement and have wider benefits for the community

If you want to film or photograph at a public housing property, you will need to get permission. We welcome filming and photography projects that promote tenant involvement and have wider benefits for the community.