Living in your council home Information about living in your council home, what you can expect from us, and your responsibilities Content in this section Living in your council home Avoiding dampness and mould Tenant rights and responsibilities Council tenant agreements Succeeding to a tenancy when someone dies Repairs and maintenance Impact of Coronavirus on Repairs and Maintenance Renewing the repairs contract Planned Maintenance work Improvements and adaptations Day-to-day repairs The Handy Person Service Housing Repairs Recovery Plan Your new home What to expect from your new home Non-standard fixtures and fittings Serviceable items left by previous tenants Buying your council home Right to buy scheme Selling on your property What to think about before you buy your home Safety in your home Fire safety in your home Asbestos Scalding Gas safety - leak or emergency Your garden Looking after your garden Garden Problems and Queries Help with your garden Ending your tenancy How to end your council tenancy Condition of the property at the end of the tenancy What to do when a tenant dies Content in this section