We advise tenants, landlords and home owners about safe housing conditions.  Call our Housing Standards Team on 01225 396444

For urgent issues please use the following numbers: 

Our lines are open 8:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday; 8:30-16:30 Friday

Otherwise contact us by email: Housing@bathnes.gov.uk

• Damp and cold homes 

• Fire safety 

• Advice for Landlords

• Example of a repairs letter for your landlord  (Word 40KB)

• Property conditions and defects checklist  (PDF 412KB)

• Radon gas (UK Radon)

• Legionella and legionnaires' disease (HSE)

• Reducing the risk:  The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (Gov)

• Responsibility for repairs (NHAS)

• Taking action on repairs (NHAS)

• Health and safety at home (NHAS)

• Gas safety (NHAS)

• Private tenants: smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (NHAS)

• Dealing with pests in your home (NHAS)