Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Housing Standards

The Housing Standards Team provide a variety of services to improve the quality of private housing within the District. We can provide help and assistance whether you are a tenant worried about the state of the property in which you live or a landlord who would like some advice and assistance on any aspect of private renting.

Our service includes:

• Investigating property complaints by inspecting properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System to ensure they are suitable for occupation.
• Promoting good property and management standards by encouraging landlords to join our Landlord Accreditation Scheme.
• Issuing licenses for, and inspecting, houses in multiple occupation.
• Processing licence applications for caravan sites and inspecting sites to ensure all required legislation and good practice is adhered to.
• Process mandatory disabled facilities grants which are provided for a range of home adaptations that help disabled people live more independently in their own homes.
• A new initiative called kickstart, which offers free unbiased advice, practical help and financial assistance to homeowners who want to make their homes a better place to live in. 
•  Addressing empty properties trying to bring them back into use.

Pages in Housing Standards

• 1. You are here Housing Conditions - Service Outline
• 2. Housing Conditions - Housing Act 2004
• 3. Housing Conditions - What powers do we have?
• 4. Housing Conditions - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
• 5. Empty Homes

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