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The Council is required by law to maintain accurate Council Tax records and has asked Capacitygrid to review all empty homes within the area. This is also in support of the Government’s initiative to tackle the shortfall in national housing.  As part of the Empty Homes Review, you must inform us (via Capacitygrid) if the above property is occupied or not. If Capacitygrid do not receive a response, an inspection of the property will be carried out. Update the property records for your address

Town Centre Frameworks aim to create the right environment for vibrant and viable town centres in Barnet. The individual Town Centre Frameworks: Identify opportunities to enhance the public realm. Improve accessibility for all users. Support the provision of a wide range of shops and services to meet the needs of diverse local populations. All Town Centre Frameworks are subject to community engagement in order to identify the different requirements of each individual centre and the different needs and preferences of those who use them.

The Dollis Valley Estate lies to the north of the borough on the outskirts of Chipping Barnet near High Barnet, the last station on the Northern Line. The estate is on a south facing slope within an area of traditional suburban housing with excellent views across the adjacent green belt, and designated as both a Countryside Conservation area and Heritage Land.

The regeneration of the West Hendon estate, in the south-west of the borough, aims to create a new mixed neighbourhood of social, private and affordable homes with a range of benefits, including a new school and community centre. Why regeneration is taking place Homes on the West Hendon Estate do not meet the Decent Homes Standard. At least £11.5 million would be required to bring existing homes up to Decent Homes Standards; the cost of which would need to be funded by both the council and existing homeowners.

By law, your landlord must ensure that electrical installations and wiring are maintained in a safe condition throughout the tenancy. As a tenant, you have a responsibility to maintain any electrical items you bring into the house, but under no circumstance should someone who is not qualified attempt to fix a problem themselves. If you notice an electrical problem, you should first inform your landlord immediately and give them an opportunity to put the problem right.

Fire safety Fire safety measures are an important consideration for all rented property, as fire is more likely to occur in a rented property than in an owner-occupied home. The risk of a fire increases with the number of occupants and the government recognises that there is a particular risk of fire in houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), especially if the tenants do not know each other. All private sector landlords are legally required to install at least one smoke alarm on every storey of their rented property.

Histories The Victoria County History describes the history of Barnet Town, East Barnet history, and Totteridge history, and Monken Hadley in some detail. The area formally known as Mimmside (that part of Barnet Town west of the High Street and north of Union Street) was part of South Mimms.