Content tagged with: landlord

• Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction forms

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/housing-benefit-and-council-tax-support-forms

  Forms to apply, provide evidence and further information for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.

• Houses in multiple occupation

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

  Houses in multiple occupation with five or more tenants belonging to two or more households, require a licence from the council.

• Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

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

  The 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.

• Damp, mould & condensation

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/damp-mould-condensation

  Complaints 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.

• 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.