Private Rented HousingPrivate Rented Housing ConditionsI am collecting information about private rented housing conditions in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh to identify problem areas and consider campaigning for stronger protections for renters. The survey is anonymous and takes a few minutes.Address Line 1Address Line 2PostcodeYour emailSection 1Your housing situation1. What best describes your current housing situation?- Select -Privately rented from a landlord or letting agentCouncil or housing association tenantLiving with family or friends (not paying rent to a landlord)Other: please specify belowOther2. If you are not privately renting, for example you own your own property, you need not complete this questionnaire; but feel free to say anything about your housing situation which you think needs to be acted on. OtherSection 2Type of property and landlord information1. What type of property do you live in?- Select -Flat in a converted houseFlat in a purpose built blockFlat above a shop or commercial premisesHMO / shared house (you share a kitchen or bathroom with people who are not part of your family)House - TerracedHouse - Semi-detachedHouse - DetachedOther: Please specify below2. Who is your landlord?- Select -An individualA company or organisationFlat above a shop or commercial premisesI rent through a letting agent but don’t know who owns the propertyDon't know3. Do you know if your property has a licence from the council (for example HMO or selective licensing)?- Select -YesNoDon't knowSection 3Problems and action1. Have you had any of these problems in your home in the last 12 months? (Tick all that apply) Damp and/ or mould Condensation Leaks or water coming in Problems with heating or hot water Problems with electrics (e.g. exposed wiring, frequent tripping) Broken or ill fitting windows or doors / very hard to keep warm Pests (rats, mice, cockroaches, bedbugs, etc.) Fire safety concerns (no working smoke alarms, blocked escape routes, etc.) Overcrowding (more people than the property is really suitable for) General poor condition (e.g. multiple problems or the property feels badly maintained overall) None of these2. How serious do you think the overall condition problems in your home are?- Select -Minor issuesModerate problems that affect comfort or wellbeingSerious problems that affect health or safetyExtremely serious / uninhabitable3. Have you reported these problems to your landlord or letting agent, and what happened?- Select -No, I have not reported themYes - they were fixed promptlyYes – some were fixed, but not allYes - little or nothing was doneYes – landlord/agent reacted negatively (e.g. threats, rent rise, ignored me)4. Have you contacted the council or environmental health about these issues?- Select -Yes – the council inspected and took actionYes – the council were in touch but no action was takenYes – I am still waiting for a responseNo – I did not contact the councilNo – I did not feel confident the council could helpAny other issues:Section 4Overall view1. Overall, how would you rate your experience with your current landlord?- Select -Very goodGoodFairPoorVery poor2. Anything else you want to tell me about your home, landlord, or the council’s response?I am happy to be contacted by the Office of Tony Vaughan KC MP to provide further information about my situation to assist his campaigning for stronger action on housing standard. Yes NoI am happy to receive further communications from my MP on local issues Yes No * I have read & agree to the Privacy Policy Submit Form
