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Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Published on 20 November 2019Garden maintenance scheme for older people
The garden maintenance scheme, operated by Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF), helps those who cannot cope with their gardens and have no one to help.
Tenants will only be considered for the scheme (more…)
- If there is no one physically able under the age of 70,
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Home improvements
Published on 20 November 2019Home improvements
The private sector grants service helps vulnerable residents who are elderly or disabled to:
- Adapt
- Repair
- Improve
- Maintain their homes
The team can also help with home improvements to:
- Prevent hospital admission
- Support discharge from hospital
Apply for a disabled facilities grant
You may be eligible for a disabled facilities grant (DFG) to help with the cost of making adaptations to your home. (more…)
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Residential homes for older people
Published on 20 November 2019Residential homes for older people
Residential homes for older people provide personal care and a higher level of support than that needed by sheltered housing tenants.
A wide range of services are available to meet individual needs and circumstances to support people to live independently. (more…)
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Downsizing and rehousing support
Published on 20 November 2019Downsizing and rehousing support
If you are a council tenant and living in a property with more rooms than you need, we can help you downsize to a smaller more suitable home.
Benefits of downsizing include: (more…)
- A financial incentive package for eligible tenants
- Lower household running costs
- Reduced time spent on housework and gardening
- Change of area within the Epping Forest district
- Find a property more suitable for your needs
- Move to a sheltered environment for people aged 60+
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Independent living
Published on 9 August 2019Independent living
Independent living is accommodation for people who are over 60. It is suitable for those who are capable of living on their own but feel more secure with the support of an independent living officer and emergency alarm system. (more…)
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Register of licensed HMOs
Published on 5 April 2019Register of licensed HMOs
Under the Housing Act 2004 we have a duty to maintain a public register of all houses in multiple occupation licences, known as HMOs.
Our public licensed HMO register is an interactive map of all properties in the Epping Forest district with a HMO licence. (more…)
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HMO application process
Published on 1 February 2019HMO application process
A house in multiple occupation, known as a HMO, is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 family and share either a kitchen or a bathroom. A family includes cohabiting partners.
- Essex HMO amenity standards (pdf 283KB)
- LACORS – Housing Fire Safety (pdf 3MB)
- The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
If the HMO has 5 or more occupants, (more…)
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Apply for HMO licence
Published on 1 February 2019Apply for HMO licence
A house in multiple occupation, known as a HMO, is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 family and share either a kitchen or a bathroom. A family includes cohabiting partners.
- Essex HMO amenity standards (pdf 283KB)
- LACORS – Housing Fire Safety (pdf 3MB)
- The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
If the HMO has 5 or more occupants, (more…)
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Energy performance certificate
Published on 1 February 2019Energy performance certificate
An energy performance certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency and environmental impact of your property. It is rated on a scale from A to G (A the most efficient and G the least efficient). From the 1 April 2018 there is now a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an energy performance certificate (EPC). (more…)
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Advice for landlords
Published on 1 February 2019Advice for landlords
Guidance on for landlords on how to let and to lease has been produced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and is available through GOV.UK.
GOV.UK guidance – How to lease
Landlord associations
Several recognised landlord associations exist to provide information, support and advice to landlords on all aspects of renting in the private sector. (more…)