Decoration Allowance Policy - Section 11
11. Decoration Allowance Following Planned Maintenance or Improvement Works
11.1 During kitchen replacements, tenants will be given the choice of basic decoration done by the Council or a decoration allowance. The Council's decoration service will take the form of application of emulsion paint from a limited choice of colours to walls, and white gloss paint to skirtings, fascias and doors and so on.
11.2 During heating system upgrades, tenants will be provided with decoration vouchers to compensate for the damage caused to the decoration throughout the house.
11.3 Decoration allowances for planned maintenance or improvement works will be paid as follows:
| Type of planned maintenance | Amount payable by the Council 2008/09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decoration Allowance (vouchers) | Flooring Allowance (cheque) | |
| Kitchen | £75 | £50 |
| Heating system | £100 | N/A |
11.4 Decoration allowances will be issued on completion of the work.