Housing Maintenance

Policy in relation to maintenance of rented local authority dwellings is set out in Statement of Policy on Housing Management. This statement details the respective responsibilities of the Council and the tenant in relation to maintenance.

For new tenancies all necessary repairs are carried out by the Council.

It is the tenants responsibility to maintain the property in good condition and this is included in the Letting Agreement which is signed at commencement of a tenancy.

Where the requirement for repairs arises from neglect or abuse of the property by the tenant, then he/she is responsible. At times the Council may carry out such repairs and charge the tenant as an addition to the weekly rent, or other appropriate method of payment.

As a matter of policy, extra attention is given to houses occupied by special category tenants, such as, old age pensioners, persons with a disability etc.

Repair requests can be made in person at the Housing Section at Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas or by telephone to 045-980990.