You can improve your home if you have written permission from us. This includes altering or adding to the property including replacing fittings.

We will not refuse to give you permission to make improvements without a good reason. If for any reason you do not get a reply to your letter, you must assume that you do not have permission.

The list below includes some of the reasons we might refuse permission for an improvement, although there may be others:

	For the safety of the property and properties connected to it
	The improvement may mean extra cost to us now or in the future
	The improvement reduces the value of the property
	Statutory or building regulations or other obligations have been broken
	The improvement makes the property less suitable for future tenants
	The improvement is not in keeping with the character of the building
	The improvement is to the common parts or external structure of the building

Adaptations for disabled people
If you need to have your home adapted because you have a disability, you should contact your local Social Services Department or doctor and ask them to tell us about the adaptations you need.

Our Welfare Officers will do this for you if you need help. We will make the adaptation if the Social Services Occupational Therapist or your doctor recommends it and we have the money to do the work. Consideration may also be given to transferring you if adapting your present home is not possible or practical.