Content tagged with: landlord
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Selective licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/business-investment/selective-licensingWe currently operate a Selective licensing scheme in Doncaster, covering the designated area of Edlington. If you rent out a property that is tenanted this area, you are likely to require a licence.
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Fire safety in private rented accommodation (non-HMO)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/fire-safety-in-private-rented-accommodation-non-hmoLandlords have a legal obligation to make sure that the risk posed by fire is managed and that safety measures are in place to reduce the risk. Council officers carrying out risk based inspections under the HHSRS must consider fire safety as part of the overall assessment of property standards and you will be expected to do all that is reasonable in the interests of safety. Specific regulations apply in addition to a risk based approach which are detailed in this page.
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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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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 now need to 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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Private Renting in Doncaster - landlord and tenant advice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/private-sector-housingInformation 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 occuaption (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.
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Housing benefit information for landlords
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/housing-benefit-information-for-landlordsMost tenants renting from private landlords have their housing benefit assessed under Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rules.
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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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Landlord Licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-licencesTo rent out properties in Doncaster you may need a licence. The license you need will depend on the location, type, size and number of people living in the property.
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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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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.