Tenant and Leaseholder Alteration and Improvement Policy

Under the Housing Act 1985, council tenants are entitled to make alterations and improvements to their home if they have gained written consent from their landlord before works are undertaken.

As a landlord, it is important that we are aware of any plans for alterations and improvements so we can ensure that they are carried out in a way which considers the impact to the property and neighbourhood, as well as the health and safety of people living in or visiting the property/neighbourhood.

This policy is relevant to all Council Tenants and Leaseholders.

This policy links to and should be read in conjunction with the following policies and strategies:

• Tenants handbook
• Mobility Scooter policy
• Tenancy Agreement
• Leases and Covenants
• Repairs policy
• Rechargeable Repairs policy

The legislation listed below will be taken into consideration when implementing this policy:

• Landlord and Tenant Act 1927
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Housing Act 1985
• Local Authorities (Compensation & improvements) Regulations 1994
• Equalities Act 2010