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Unsuitable accommodation

I have accommodation but it is not suitable for me on medical grounds

If your accommodation is having a negative impact on your health (either physical or mental), please speak to medical professionals or support services in the first instance to see whether there is any help available to adapt your property to enable you to continue to live there.

Adult social care - Lincolnshire County Council

Wellbeing Lincs

You may also be eligible to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant from the Council: Disabled adaptations to your home - South Holland District Council (sholland.gov.uk)

If your current home cannot be adapted and you believe you need to move, please complete this Medical Assessment Form (PDF, 307 KB)(opens new window) and return it to housingoptions@sholland.gov.uk along with a patient summary from your GP. Please include any other supporting evidence from medical professionals or support workers which you think may be relevant.

 

I have accommodation but my landlord is refusing to carry out repairs

Landlords have a duty to carry out appropriate repairs to properties and to make sure the property is in a reasonable and habitable condition. This includes private landlords, councils and housing associations. For more information, please visit: Landlord and tenant responsibilities for repairs - Shelter England

If you are a South Holland District Council tenant and need information and advice about disrepairs in your home please click the SHDC Tenants - Repairs and Maintenance (opens new window) link.

If you are a private tenant and have a disrepair in your home click the Disrepairs (opens new window) link for information and advice.

Private tenants are protected from retaliatory eviction for 6 months if the Council serves a legal notice or order for reported severe disrepairs.