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The decent homes standard

To meet this standard, the government says that all our properties.

• Meets the current national minimum standard for housing
• Is in a reasonable state of repair
• Has modern facilities and services
• Provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort

Does your home meet the standard?

We work to our own higher standard called the Nottingham Decent Homes Plus Standard. To meet our standard, your home must:

• Have a kitchen less than 20 years old
• Have a bathroom less than 30 years old
• Have effective heating and insulation
• Be in a reasonable state of repair
• Have double glazed windows
• Have secure external doors
• Be free of major damp and mould.

Your home is not of a 'decent' standard if:

• One or more key building components are old and, because of their condition, need replacing or major repairs. This includes things like walls, roofs, windows, doors, heating and electrical work
• Two or more other building components are old and, because of their condition need replacing or major repairs. This includes things like the condition of kitchens and bathrooms

For example:

• If your windows are rotten or single glazed we will fit new PVC-u double glazed ones
• If your external doors are warped, rotten or beyond repair, we will fit new ones. You will have a choice of colour and design
• If your home has major damp issues, we will find out the cause and use the best solution to resolve the problem
• We will check the electrical wiring in your home and upgrade it if necessary

For more information

Read our guide to the Secure Warm Modern programme.