LCCC Residents' Magazine : Winter 2024
Your House, Your Safety
Your House, Your Safety
Your home is somewhere that you should feel safe and it is important that you take measures to protect your property. Whether you own your home or are renting, our Home Safety Team can offer advice and support.
This service is free if you have children under the age of 5, if you are over 65 or if someone in your household has a disability or vulnerability.
Contact the team on 028 9244 7397 or email home.safety@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
If you rent your home, it is important to be aware of your rights and your landlord’s responsibilities.
Your rights as a tenant
- Repairs must be made in a timely fashion
- Dampness and condensation in your home must be treated
- You are protected from illegal eviction and harassment
- You can access a housing mediation service to support you when dealing with your landlord.
Your landlord's responsibilities
- Landlords must provide sufficient smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in your home
- Landlords must have a Certificate of Fitness for your rented property
- Landlords must use a tenancy deposit scheme to protect your money
- Landlords must abide by notice requirements to end your tenancy.
For more information visit: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/tenants-in-rented-housing