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Neglected UK tower block estates have become huge problems for councils charged with the task of insuring them. The run-down buildings attract violence and vandalism, and foster claims by tenants for defects. Councils can avoid some problems by conducting regular inspections, offering contents coverage via a small rent increase and educating tenants on preventive maintenance.

Information on city councils' plans on how to deal with public housing management issues in UK is offered. Additional information on the arm's length housing companies' structure and operations is included.

Eight Private Finance Initiative Pathfinder projects in the UK aim to establish whether private contractors can be persuaded to maintain existing council housing under long-term contracts with a local authority. This scheme could lead to the funding of 18 billion pounds sterling of repair and modernization work on council housing.