Private sector housing

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

Housing grants

Disabled facilities, HomeMove and renovation grants information

Energy grants and support

Energy grants and funding you can access through various organisations

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