Housing standards In this section Accommodation certificates More information and how to apply for a certificate. Make your home more energy efficient Information on schemes and services available for Trafford residents. Disrepair How to report disrepair issues such as damp and mould in rented properties. Empty homes Help on how to bring empty properties back into use. Report an empty property How to report an empty property. Compulsory Purchase Information if your property falls within a public or private construction project or scheme. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) About HMOs and how to apply for a licence.