All our residents will know, that we have been carrying out inspections on your homes recently to assess whether they are meeting standards of condition set out by the government in the Decent Homes Standard introduced in 2006. Thankfully, many of Willow Tree Housing Partnership homes meet this standard, and where issues have been identified, they have been rectified swiftly. The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) has produced an excellent guide on what this means for tenants and is also encouraging everyone to take part in the current government consultation open on how to improve on it.
You will find below a summary of what the standard expects:
The Decent Homes Standard (DHS) is a set of minimum quality rules for UK social housing introduced in 2006. To be considered “decent,” a home must meet four simple criteria:
1. Statutory minimum standard – no serious hazards (e.g., structural risks, fire dangers)
2. Reasonable repair – key features (roof, windows, heating) are in good condition
3. Modern facilities and services – e.g., proper kitchen and bathroom
4. Thermal comfort – sufficient insulation and heating (linked to energy standards)
The link below will take you into more detail of the consultation. We would encourage all our residents to take part.
https://www.tpas.org.uk/tpas-news/what-is-the-decent-homes-standard
