Citizens' Survey
Tell us what local issues are important to you. If you're a resident of Bedford Borough, aged 18 or over, take part in our Citizens' Survey and have your voice heard.
Bedford Borough Council has statutory responsibility for enforcing the minimum housing standards set out in the Housing Act 2004 (and the associated regulations).
The aim is to ensure all housing, but particularly rented housing is safe, does not give rise to injury or illness to the occupiers.
Housing Enforcement Notice = £379.65
Failure to provide smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector in rented properties:
Housing Act Civil penalties = up to £30,000 per offence