Content tagged with: landlord
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Frequently asked questions for tenants renting from a private landlord
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/frequently-asked-questions-for-tenants-renting-from-a-private-landlordQuestions that a tenant may ask about his rights and responsibilities when renting privately.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Managing a tenancy, tenancy deposits & eviction
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/managing-a-tenancy-tenancy-deposits-evictionUnderstanding your rights and responsibility under a tenancy will assist landlords and tenants in helping to make sure lettings run smoothly and that both parties have a clear understanding of their relationship. Deposits in the private rented sector must be now held centrally in a government operated scheme. Eviction can be a complex area of the law and the requirements to be able to use eviction notices has changed.
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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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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.