Content tagged with: landlord

• Social Housing Regulation

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-standards

  April 2024 saw the implementation of a new consumer-focused regime to ensure the voice of residents is heard and to rebalance the relationship between tenant and Registered Social Landlords. A key element of this is that landlords need to demonstrate that tenants have been involved at every level of decision-making.

• Houses in multiple occupation licensing

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation-licensing

  If you're a landlord or property managing agent who lets houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), you may need to apply for a licence.

• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the Private Rented Sector

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/energy-performance-certificates-epcs-in-the-private-rented-sector

  Information and advice on the requirements for EPCs in privately rented properties. This page also contains details of legal obligations for PRS landlords under the recently introduced Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Regulations (MEES).

• Private Landlord Liaison Service

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-liaison-service

  Single Point of Contact for private landlords.

• Private Renting in Doncaster - landlord and tenant advice

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/private-sector-housing

  Information 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.

• Waste Management in Private Rented Properties

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/waste-management-in-private-rented-properties

  Local authorities, tenants and landlords all need to work together to maintain the Borough as an attractive place where people want to live and thrive. Landlords play an important role in this and have an interest in making sure that tenants are educated in using the Council's waste services. Having good check-in and check-out procedures and being armed with the correct information can greatly reduce the likelihood of waste management issues arising during the tenancy.

• Housing Associations (Affordable Housing)

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-associations

  Housing Associations in Doncaster own, manage and maintain over 4,000 properties

• Selective licensing

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/business-investment/selective-licensing

  We currently operate one selective licensing scheme in Doncaster, covering the designated area of Hexthorpe. If you are a private landlord renting out a residential property in a designated area, you are likely to require a licence.  The Edlington selective licensing scheme came to an end on 6th February 2023. Please select the Edlington ribbon below for further details.

• Renting a home in Doncaster

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/renting-a-home-in-doncaster

  How to find a home to rent in the Doncaster borough, and how to rent out a property if you're a landlord.

• Private Renting - House Repairs

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-and-tenant-responsibilities

  We have a statutory duty to keep the housing conditions in our area under review with a view to identifying any action that may need to be taken to address housing disrepair issues. In the majority of cases we will seek to form agreements to secure property improvement, however in some circumstances we will use legal enforcement measures to secure improvement if tenants are at risk.