Open and Derelict Properties

In situations where buildings are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, and the building is either not effectively secured against unauthorised entry or is likely to become a danger to public health then the Council may serve notice under Section 29 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 to remedy the situation. Necessary works often include boarding up window and door openings or ensuring that perimeter fencing is adequate.

Please click here if you would like to make a complaint or notify us of such a property on-line

Alternatively, you may wish to contact us on 08452 304040 or 01462 611 222, or email us at Customer.Services@midbeds.gov.uk

In addition to these powers, Building Control have the power to deal with dangerous structures. Theses may include buildings which are dangerous by virtue of their structural instability, for example, a wall or a roof of a house in such a state that it is likely to fall onto a passer by. For further information on how Building Control deal with dangerous structures please click here. Building Control can also be contacted on the above telephone number and email address.  

We may be able to persuade the owners of disused residential properties to bring them up to a suitable standard to rent out under our Empty Homes Strategy. For further information on how we deal with Empty Homes please click here.