Advice and issues
Advice for private sector tenants
We deal with complaints from private sector tenants concerning hazards including damp and mould, excess cold and disrepair
Condensation and mould
Reducing condensation to help avoid mould and damp
Reporting empty properties
Properties which remain empty for long periods of time can attract vandalism, crime, and other problems affecting the whole community
Deposit protection and redress schemes
Protection schemes for deposits and redress schemes when privately renting
Grants and support
Inspections and HMOs
Housing in multiple occupation
Rules and licensing for housing in multiple occupation (HMOs) which is occupied by people who do not form a single household
Home inspections for immigration purposes
We will visit the property to assess that it has all basic amenities and is free from any category 1 or 2 hazards