this is the response from the council, housing standards:
"I write in regard to the above mentioned property which is in your control.
It is my understanding that work has commenced in order to provide a new gas boiler within the property. However due to a problem with the electrics within the property, the plumber cannot commission the boiler due to health and safety concerns. As a result this has left the tenant and the family without a constant piped supply of hot water and adequate space heating. In addition, it is my understanding that the electric cooker has also been disconnected from the electric socket outlet due to health and safety concerns. This has also left the tenant with no cooking provision. Therefore I would be obliged if you could advise Housing Standards as to when you envisage the remedial work to be undertaken in order to reinstate the gas boiler so that it is left in full safe working order and the electric installation is safe.
In view of the above Housing Standards is considering the service of a Prohibition Order on the property. The service of such a notice will prohibit the use of the dwelling for residential use. With this in mind, as the person in control of the property, it is your responsibility to find alternative accommodation for the occupants. You should also note that the council will charge an administration fee of £250 of which you will be liable for should there be a need to serve such a notice.
As you are aware, the tenants rent money is currently paid by Housing Benefit. I must advise that should the remedial work required to the property not be undertaken within a reasonable timescale, the council may consider suspending any future Housing Benefit payments to you, the landlord.
In addition, due to the outstanding remedial work, the authority may also consider a 'Rent Repayment Order'. This basically means that the council may be in a position to reclaim the last 12 months rent money paid to you due to the fact that there you have not obtained a Licence for the privately rented property.
Finally I would advise you that the councils Housing Needs section has previously offered and is still willing to help the tenants find alternative private rented accommodation in this instance.
Whilst I appreciate the difficulties of the current situation, the council has a duty to inform you of your duties and responsibilities as a landlord in order to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the current occupants, their family and that of any visitors, including that of any contractors acting on your behalf undertaking any remedial works to the property"
"I write in regard to the above mentioned property which is in your control.
It is my understanding that work has commenced in order to provide a new gas boiler within the property. However due to a problem with the electrics within the property, the plumber cannot commission the boiler due to health and safety concerns. As a result this has left the tenant and the family without a constant piped supply of hot water and adequate space heating. In addition, it is my understanding that the electric cooker has also been disconnected from the electric socket outlet due to health and safety concerns. This has also left the tenant with no cooking provision. Therefore I would be obliged if you could advise Housing Standards as to when you envisage the remedial work to be undertaken in order to reinstate the gas boiler so that it is left in full safe working order and the electric installation is safe.
In view of the above Housing Standards is considering the service of a Prohibition Order on the property. The service of such a notice will prohibit the use of the dwelling for residential use. With this in mind, as the person in control of the property, it is your responsibility to find alternative accommodation for the occupants. You should also note that the council will charge an administration fee of £250 of which you will be liable for should there be a need to serve such a notice.
As you are aware, the tenants rent money is currently paid by Housing Benefit. I must advise that should the remedial work required to the property not be undertaken within a reasonable timescale, the council may consider suspending any future Housing Benefit payments to you, the landlord.
In addition, due to the outstanding remedial work, the authority may also consider a 'Rent Repayment Order'. This basically means that the council may be in a position to reclaim the last 12 months rent money paid to you due to the fact that there you have not obtained a Licence for the privately rented property.
Finally I would advise you that the councils Housing Needs section has previously offered and is still willing to help the tenants find alternative private rented accommodation in this instance.
Whilst I appreciate the difficulties of the current situation, the council has a duty to inform you of your duties and responsibilities as a landlord in order to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the current occupants, their family and that of any visitors, including that of any contractors acting on your behalf undertaking any remedial works to the property"
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