Content tagged with: landlord
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Private Landlord Liaison Service
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-liaison-serviceSingle Point of Contact for private landlords.
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Doncaster Supported Housing Improvement Programme
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/doncaster-supported-housing-improvement-programmeThe Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) is an England wide £20 million funding programme available from 2022-2025. The City of Doncaster Council was successful with its bid for funding and began operation of SHIP in mid-2023. SHIP focuses on three main areas of Supported Housing; Housing Benefits, Housing Standards and Support Review. The project aims to ensure supported housing provides safe and appropriate accommodation, delivers positive outcomes and provides value for money for the taxpayer.
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Managing houses in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/managing-houses-in-multiple-occupationHouses in Multiple Occupation regulations place a duty on the manager of the property to provide and maintain safe living conditions to protect the tenants from risk of injury.
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Houses in multiple occupation licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation-licensingIf you're a landlord or property managing agent who lets houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), you may need to apply for a licence.
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Harassment & Illegal Eviction
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/ending-a-tenancy-harassment-and-illegal-eviction-and-antisocial-behaviourTenants are protected from illegal eviction and harassment by the Protection from Eviction Act (1977). It's vitally important that you feel safe and secure in your home and you should not tolerate threats or harassment from your landlord. There are clear legal processes to follow if your landlord wishes to end your tenancy. If they fail to follow these steps they may be acting illegally and the Housing Enforcement team can intervene.
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Renting a home in Doncaster
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/renting-a-home-in-doncasterHow to find a home to rent in the Doncaster borough, and how to rent out a property if you're a landlord.
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Landlord Licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-licencesTo rent out properties in Doncaster you may need a licence. The license you need will depend on the location, type, size and number of people living in the property.
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Private Renting in Doncaster - landlord and tenant advice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/private-sector-housingInformation for landlords and tenants about the effective and safe management of private rented accommodation. Our aim is to raise awareness and improve standards through a process of Education, Empowerment & Enforcement. Areas we cover include houses in multiple occupation (HMOs),houses rented by single households, park homes & caravan sites. You can find information covering landlord and tenant responsibilities including repairs, fire safety, electrical safety, energy efficiency & damp and mould hazards.
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Lettings Agents & Fees
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/lettings-agents-feesFrom 1st June 2019, most tenant fees are now banned. The ban also applies to guarantors.
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Frequently asked questions for landlords
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/frequently-asked-questions-for-landlordsA look at some of the commonly received queries we get from Landlords.