Private Sector Housing

Housing Standards

Enforcement of standards relating to houses in disrepair and unfit for occupation mainly occurs in the private rented sector. If you have any problems with the house that you rent we may be able to help.

Harassment and Illegal Eviction

This can sometimes happen in the private rented sector. There are laws to protect private tenants enforced by us. If you suffer from such activity we may be able to help.

Public Health Issues

Accumulations of rubbish on gardens
Problems with vacant or unsecured properties.

Do you know the energy rating of your property?

Landlords and new tenants should be aware that properties require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prior to the start of a new tenancy. The landlord must give a copy of this certificate free of charge. The EPC must be produced by an accredited assessor & shows two things:The estimated running cost of the property & also the estimated carbon emissions from the from the property. Each rating is shown on a scale of A - G, similar to the rating system used for electrical appliances. Additionally the rating should be accompanied by a recommendation report detailing how to improve the property's energy efficiency. Each EPC for the domestic rental sector should last for roughly ten years, althoughlandlords are encouraged to update them more often if they refurbish a property & upgraded it's thermal efficiency.

We publish a range of information booklets for landlord's and tenants available to download: