We advise tenants, landlords and home owners about safe housing conditions. 

To speak to someone or for any urgent issues please call our Housing Standards Team on 01225 396444

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)

To see the checklist scroll down to the West of England Minimum Property Standards page.

• 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)