Communal area problems

Communal areas are parts of a house, block of flats, street or estate which tenants have a right to use in common with other tenants. The council is responsible for the maintenance of these areas.

Communal areas include:

• communal hallways
  
• shared stairways and access paths
• shared gardens or yards, usually around flats and some bungalows

If you notice any problems, please report them to us as soon as possible. Problems may include:

• belongings or rubbish left in hallways or on stairwells
  
• broken lighting
• overgrown shared gardens