Making home improvements - leaseholders
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You can now apply online for home improvements.
It is part of your lease agreement that you receive written permission from Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) before arranging or
undertaking any improvements or alterations to your home.
It is important that we manage and consider all applications for alterations or improvements affecting the building you live in. This will
guarantee that the structure of the building remains safe for all its occupants and ensures that any changes do not adversely affect the rights of
other individuals who live in the building.
After reading the guidance notes, you will need to download, print off and complete the relevant application form:
If you have carried out improvements to your home without permission, you will need to contact WDH immediately
and apply for approval for the unauthorised work. The requirement to gain permission for alterations and improvements is part of your lease agreement and you are breaking
the terms of your lease if you do work without permission.
If you cannot prove you have received written permission from WDH for any improvements or alterations you have carried out, this may affect the sale of your lease at a
later date.
further information
Home improvements guidance notes... Apply to make home improvements. Also advises you on how to tell whether you are eligible under your leasehold agreement to carry out home improvements, and how to identify improvements that might need planning permission.
Home improvement fee structure... There is normally just a standard administration charge for processing home improvements applications, but in certain circumstances additional fees may be charged - read more here.
Leaseholder's handbook... Contains a wealth of useful information about being a leaseholder with WDH.
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