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Houses in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupationHouses in multiple occupation with five or more tenants belonging to two or more households, require a licence from the council.
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Selective licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/business-investment/selective-licensingWe 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.
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Waste Management in Private Rented Properties
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/waste-management-in-private-rented-propertiesLocal 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.
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Electrical Safety in Private Rented Accommodation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/electrical-safety-in-private-rented-propertyWe recognise that most landlords fully understand their obligations to keep electrical installations in repair and good working order and that most already undertake regular electrical safety checks. Regulations are now in force requiring that landlords have the electrical installation at their properties checked at least once every five years.
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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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Private Landlord – Data Privacy Notice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/the-council-democracy/private-landlord-data-privacy-noticeThis Privacy Notice sets out what you need to know about how City of Doncaster Council (the Council) will use your information for improving service delivery within the Private Sector Housing. The Council is committed to meeting its data protection obligations and handling your information securely. You should make sure you read and understand this notice before submitting your information to us.
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Prosecutions - landlord related breaches
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/prosecutions-landlord-related-breachesWe have successfully prosecuted the following people for offences under the Housing Act 2004 relating to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Apply for it: Benefits - Sharing information with your landlord form
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/benefits-sharing-information-with-your-landlord-formTo give permission to discuss your Housing Benefit claim with your landlord please complete this form.