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House in handHousing

The homes we live in are an important part of our quality of life. Whether you live in your own home, one provided by the Council or one you rent from a private landlord, this section of the website lets you know how you can make the most of it.

 


 

 Tenancy repairs and maintenance

If you are an existing Council tenant you can find out about how to report a repair, see when scheduled maintenance is due and what to do in an emergency.
 

Repairs and improvements

 

 Letting a property through the Council

FareLets is Fareham Borough Council's new and improved private rented scheme aimed at landlords who need tenants, with a range of three new services available.
 

FareLets

 

 Private landlord responsibilities

The Housing Act 2004 covers private landlord responsibilities and introduces a new system for assessing housing conditions. The act also means high risk HMOs must be licensed.
 

Your landlord's responsibilities and how to complain

 

 GDPR Housing Information Sheet

By law, Fareham Borough Council has to provide you with certain information about GDPR to find out everything you need to know about GDPR as a housing tenant or leaseholder please see this section.
 

GDPR Housing Information Sheet

 

Existing Council tenants

If you are a tenant, you can find out all about your rights and responsibilities as well as how you can get involved and help with your housing, including repairs and maintenance. It includes information about becoming a member of the Tenant Forum and attending estate inspections.

 Housing Advice

If you have a problem with your current home or if you want advice about finding accommodation, further information can be found in this section of the website.

Homelessness

If you are homeless, face losing your home or are in urgent housing need, we can help you. If you have lost your home or could lose it, we can give you information about your legal rights and help you find somewhere else to live.

 Housing strategy

We have developed a range of strategies to help us manage a sustainable approach to decent housing and thriving communities in the Borough. You can find them here.

Help to stay in your home

From support with basic maintenance to adapting your environment so that you can continue to live independently, this section lets you know how you can stay in your own home.

Fareham Council Affordable Housing Delivery

Learn more about the Council's Affordable Housing Delivery programme and which sites which have already been used to build affordable homes and which sites are in the pipeline.

Information for Developers

The Council welcomes early discussion on the exact mix of affordable homes before detailed plans are formulated.

 Shared Ownership

Find out more about affordable home ownership in Fareham, how to join our register and what shared ownership properties are currently available.

 Self Build By Fareham Housing

The Council has recently secured a planning permission for 4 No. Self Build plots at a site in Sea Lane in Stubbington.

arrow Social Housing Fraud Social Housing Fraud

Housing cheats occupy valuable social housing properties which deprives those in greater need. By doing so they are guilty of housing fraud. Find out what housing fraud is and how you can report anyone you suspect is committing housing fraud.

Landlords

Whether you are already a landlord or thinking of becoming one, you can find all you need to know here about your legal responsibilities and to make sure you meet them.

Energy efficiency and improving your home

By making some small improvements to your home, you will not only be able to cut your household bills, you will also be able to help preserve energy and our environment.

Estates

We have a range of services to help manage your housing environment. From reporting abandoned vehicles to grass cutting and rubbish collection to general cleaning, in this section you can find out how we can help you to keep your surroundings pleasant.




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