SHQS Programme

The Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) is a standard set by the Government to bring all affordable rented accommodation to an acceptable standard by 2015. Port of Leith Housing Association began SHQS work in 2006, and has an ongoing programme to bring all our properties to at least this standard. More information on SHQS is available from the Scottish Government website. 

During 2008, almost 200 properties were included in the programme, with a similar number due in 2009.

Cyclical Maintenance

Our yearly cyclical maintenance programme covers things that have to be attended to on a fixed cycle. This includes:
• Servicing gas appliances we have fitted and gas safety checks
• Stair painting
• Roof repairs
• Rhone repairs
• Window and door painting
• Door entry system upgrades/installations

The above maintenance will often affect all residents of a communal stair and the Association will contact any independent owners in regards to carrying out these cyclical repairs.

Everyone involved in the painting of a communal area is offered the choice of paint colours and given the option of having their flat doors painted; the main stair doors are also painted.

In what are considered problem stairs the Association have the option of installing high security magnetic locking systems. Magna-locks have improved the quality and security of stairs for all residents.

We will always write to tell you in advance when any work is due and arrange appointments to inspect and carry out the work.