Nuisances

We will investigate your queries and problems on the following subjects:

•   Defective premises ie NIHE, landlord tenanted & owner occupied.

•  Smoke, dust and fumes.

•  Malodours.

•   Drainage complaints.

•  Ruinous and dilapidated buildings.

Where housing defects or drainage problems cause a public health nuisance, for example through rising or penetrating dampness, the Council will serve a public health notice to secure repair works.  If the landlord of a property refuses to do these works he may be taken to court.

The Rent Order

If you live in private rented accommodation and your tenancy is regulated, your landlord may be responsible for repairs in excess of those required to prevent public health nuisances.  We will be able to advise you on your entitlement to these repairs.

Unfit Housing

If you think that the house in which you live in is unfit for human habitation, you may contact the NIHE. who will arrange to have your house assessed.  Items which may contribute to a dwelling being unfit include the following:

• Structural stability.

• Excessive dampness.

• Provision of adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.

• Facilities for food preparation and cooking.

• Provision of suitably located water closet, wash hand basin and bath.

• An effective drainage system for foul and waste water.  

PEST CONTROL SERVICE

Do you have a Problem With:

• Mice;

• Rats;

• WASPS NESTS;

• FLEAS;

• COCKROACHES;

• PSOCIDS (BOOKLICE)

Or any other type of household or food pest?

If so, you can contact the Environmental Health Service on Telephone N   (028) 9049 4640 where staff will be pleased to give you further advice on how to deal with your situation. 

What Pest Control Services are provided?

The Environmental Health Service provides free advice on eradicating rodent and insect pests and poisons and may assist in the following:

1.      Identification of the pest species infesting your property and an indication of the extent of the problem.

2.      The control treatment best suited to the type of pest and the area in which it is found.

3.      Cleaning practices and improvements in housekeeping, to minimise the attraction of pests.

4.      Proofing measures which may be carried out during and after eradication of the pest.

The Environmental Health Service can supply poisons and sprays to eliminate pests.  They may also give advice on employing a Pest Control Contractor if you cannot carry out the treatment yourself. Please remember to read the instructions on any of the poisons you use and to follow the advice given to you from the Environmental Health Service member of staff