Topics Rent a private property to the council Letting schemes for private landlords, including find a tenant, partly and fully managed services, bond guarantee (deposit) of up to £2,500. Private tenants Rights and responsibilities, report repairs, report your landlord, landlord harassment, illegal eviction. Private landlords and letting agents Rights and responsibilities, tenancy agreements, deposit protection scheme and eviction. Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) HMOs are privately rented properties occupied by 3 or more people not part of the same household. Additional HMO licensing scheme From 5 January 2026 a new licensing scheme will apply for small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Housing standards and conditions How we inspect private rented homes, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, enforcement actions and costs.
Rent a private property to the council Letting schemes for private landlords, including find a tenant, partly and fully managed services, bond guarantee (deposit) of up to £2,500.
Private tenants Rights and responsibilities, report repairs, report your landlord, landlord harassment, illegal eviction.
Private landlords and letting agents Rights and responsibilities, tenancy agreements, deposit protection scheme and eviction.
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) HMOs are privately rented properties occupied by 3 or more people not part of the same household.
Additional HMO licensing scheme From 5 January 2026 a new licensing scheme will apply for small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
Housing standards and conditions How we inspect private rented homes, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, enforcement actions and costs.
