Alterations and improvements
Tenants in social housing can carry out home improvements but you must get written permission from CBHA first. You need this for any kind of alteration or addition to your home, from installing a new shower or kitchen sink to fixing a burglar alarm or fitting security grills to windows and doors. It includes central heating and decorating outside your home. If in doubt check with CBHA.
We will only refuse permission with good reason, for example, if the work will:
- make your home less safe
- reduce your living space
- increase our maintenance costs
- break building or planning regulations
We will need to check that the work is carried out to a good standard.
If you want to take an improvement with you when you leave you must put back the original fixture and repair any damage.
For further information contact CBHA on 020 7922 8500.
