Response 4118057

Response to request for information

Reference

4118057

Response date

8 October 2026

Request

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request information regarding council housing disrepair reports, formal legal claims brought against the council by tenants, and the associated compensation and legal costs. Please provide the following information for the financial years 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26:

• The total number of formal housing disrepair complaints or reports logged by tenants.

• A breakdown of these reports by primary category of disrepair (e.g. damp and mould, structural defects/leaks, heating/boiler failures, electrical issues, or pest infestations etc.)

• The total number of households/tenants who were required to be temporarily or permanently rehomed or moved into alternative accommodation (such as hotels, temporary council properties, or emergency housing) due to the severity of the disrepair or health hazards in their homes.

• The total number of housing disrepair legal claims filed against the council by tenants/former tenants, and the total amount paid out in compensation.
  

Response

You have requested information regarding council housing disrepair reports, formal legal claims brought against the council by tenants, and the associated compensation and legal costs.

• The total number of formal housing disrepair complaints or reports logged by tenants.

• A breakdown of these reports by primary category of disrepair (e.g. damp and mould, structural defects/leaks, heating/boiler failures, electrical issues, or pest infestations etc.)

• The total number of households/tenants who were required to be temporarily or permanently rehomed or moved into alternative accommodation (such as hotels, temporary council properties, or emergency housing) due to the severity of the disrepair or health hazards in their homes.

• The total number of housing disrepair legal claims filed against the council by tenants/former tenants, and the total amount paid out in compensation.

Rushcliffe Borough Council does not own any housing stock and so consequently are response is Not Applicable to all questions.