Content tagged with: landlord
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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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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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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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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).