Common Repairs Policy

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We're reviewing how we manage repairs to buildings where we share ownership with other owners. This consultation is your chance to share your views. Your feedback helps shape decisions that affect your home and the services we provide.

Your views on the revised Common Repairs Policy

The revised Common Repairs Policy explains how we manage repairs and maintenance to buildings where we share responsibility with other owners. We hope that by reviewing the Common Repairs Policy we will:

  • make clear what the Council and other flat owners are responsible for;
  • give clear guidance on the process we follow for common repairs;
  • encourage more owners to take part in common repairs so that buildings are maintained, safe, and secure and meet relevant standards;
  • explain how owners are charged for common repairs;
  • explain how owners pay for common repairs and what happens if payments are missed;
  • follow legal requirements and best practice; and
  • help create better places for owners and tenants to live.

We're reviewing how we manage repairs to buildings where we share ownership with other owners. This consultation is your chance to share your views. Your feedback helps shape decisions that affect your home and the services we provide.

Your views on the revised Common Repairs Policy

The revised Common Repairs Policy explains how we manage repairs and maintenance to buildings where we share responsibility with other owners. We hope that by reviewing the Common Repairs Policy we will:

  • make clear what the Council and other flat owners are responsible for;
  • give clear guidance on the process we follow for common repairs;
  • encourage more owners to take part in common repairs so that buildings are maintained, safe, and secure and meet relevant standards;
  • explain how owners are charged for common repairs;
  • explain how owners pay for common repairs and what happens if payments are missed;
  • follow legal requirements and best practice; and
  • help create better places for owners and tenants to live.
Consultation has concluded

  • What you told us and what we're doing

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    What we asked

    We asked tenants and owners to review the updated Common Repairs Policy, which explains how we manage repairs and maintenance to buildings where we share responsibility with other owners.


    What you said

    90 responses were received. Of these, 77% were tenants/tenant representatives and 23% were owner‑occupiers.

    Key findings:

    • 88% said they support the revised policy
    • 90% said it was easy to read and understand
    • 4% felt a section should be reworded
    • 12% felt something was missing
    • 3% felt something should be removed

    Feedback mainly focused on clearer terminology, understanding responsibilities, and improving communication.


    What we did

    We reviewed all comments. No changes were made to the policy because:

    • Most suggestions related to issues outside the scope of the policy
    • Some points were already covered by legislation or existing procedures
    • Individual concerns were passed to relevant teams

    We’ll now develop plain‑language resources, supporting information, and online guidance to make the policy easier to understand.


    What’s new in the policy

    The updated policy:

    • Clarifies owner and Council responsibilities
    • Explains how decisions are made
    • Sets out how planned, essential and emergency repairs are managed
    • Provides clearer information on cost‑sharing, debt recovery and support for owners


    Next steps

    The final revised Common Repairs Policy was approved for implementation by elected members at the meeting of the Housing and Community Safety Committee on 12 March 2026. You can read the report presented to Committee here.

    The revised policy will start on 1 April 2026.

    We'll:

    • Keep tenants and owners informed of any changes
    • Update our information and webpages
    • Update our procedures and provide staff training
    • Publish supporting guidance and plain‑language materials


    The revised Common Repairs Policy has been published on our Housing Policies webpage.


    What we asked

    We asked tenants and owners to review the updated Common Repairs Policy, which explains how we manage repairs and maintenance to buildings where we share responsibility with other owners.


    What you said

    90 responses were received. Of these, 77% were tenants/tenant representatives and 23% were owner‑occupiers.

    Key findings:

    • 88% said they support the revised policy
    • 90% said it was easy to read and understand
    • 4% felt a section should be reworded
    • 12% felt something was missing
    • 3% felt something should be removed

    Feedback mainly focused on clearer terminology, understanding responsibilities, and improving communication.


    What we did

    We reviewed all comments. No changes were made to the policy because:

    • Most suggestions related to issues outside the scope of the policy
    • Some points were already covered by legislation or existing procedures
    • Individual concerns were passed to relevant teams

    We’ll now develop plain‑language resources, supporting information, and online guidance to make the policy easier to understand.


    What’s new in the policy

    The updated policy:

    • Clarifies owner and Council responsibilities
    • Explains how decisions are made
    • Sets out how planned, essential and emergency repairs are managed
    • Provides clearer information on cost‑sharing, debt recovery and support for owners


    Next steps

    The final revised Common Repairs Policy was approved for implementation by elected members at the meeting of the Housing and Community Safety Committee on 12 March 2026. You can read the report presented to Committee here.

    The revised policy will start on 1 April 2026.

    We'll:

    • Keep tenants and owners informed of any changes
    • Update our information and webpages
    • Update our procedures and provide staff training
    • Publish supporting guidance and plain‑language materials


    The revised Common Repairs Policy has been published on our Housing Policies webpage.


    Consultation has concluded