Content tagged with: landlord
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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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Private Renting - House Repairs
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-and-tenant-responsibilitiesWe 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.
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Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction forms
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/housing-benefit-and-council-tax-support-formsForms to apply, provide evidence and further information for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.
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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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Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/business-investment/additional-licensingThe council introduced an additional licensing scheme, which applied to certain Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) not already covered by mandatory HMO licensing, which ran from 1st October 2018 until 30th September 2023. While the requirement to licence has now ended, valid licenses are still operative and must be complied with.
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Damp, mould & condensation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/damp-mould-condensationComplaints about damp and mouldy properties are common especially during the winter months when condensation is more likely to occur. Disputes between landlords and tenants concerning who should take action to remedy a damp and/ or condensation problem are also not unusual owing to the complex range of factors that can lead to the problem occurring. This page will provide you with helpful information about what can be done to alleviate damp and mould problems and what we can do to assist.
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Social Housing Regulation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-standardsApril 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.
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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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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the Private Rented Sector
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/energy-performance-certificates-epcs-in-the-private-rented-sectorInformation 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).
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Private Landlord Liaison Service
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-liaison-serviceSingle Point of Contact for private landlords.