Rechargeable Repairs
For the tenants of Perth and Kinross Council, the Housing
Repairs Service will carry out most repairs to your home.
However, there are some repairs that you will have to pay for
yourself. These works are identified on the Responsibility
for Repairs pages in this section.
Rechargeable repairs will only be carried out where you have
agreed to meet the costs, which will include an administrative
charge and VAT.
What do I have to pay for?
- Repairs that are your responsibility. These are set out in your
tenancy agreement.
- Repairing damage that is caused by an accident, neglect or
misuse by you, anyone living with you, or your visitors.
- Work that is needed when you move out of your home if it has
not been caused by fair wear and tear.
How much do I have to pay?
You will be given an estimated cost for any rechargeable repair
before any work is carried out.
Charges will vary depending on the timescales for work to be
carried out, i.e. rechargeable repairs which are carried out on an
emergency call-out basis will cost more.
You will be charged the full cost for work that is needed when you
move out of your home. This is only for repairs that are not caused
by fair wear and tear. Before you leave your home you will be
visited by a member of staff from the housing service who will
discuss with you the necessary repairs which fall into this
category.
Is there any time when I won't have to pay?
- If you have a disability that causes wear and tear on your
home, for example, a wheelchair might damage walls.
- If damage is caused through no fault of your own and is subject
to a police report.
- If you choose to do the work yourself this must be carried out
to a standard that is acceptable to the Council. A member of the
Housing Repairs Service may inspect the work when complete.
- If you feel that there are other exceptional circumstances
which mean you should not be required to pay for the repair, you
can apply for the charge to be reconsidered. A final decision will
be made by a senior member of the Housing Repairs Service.
