Content tagged with: landlord
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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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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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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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Apply for it: Benefits - Application for payment of Housing Benefit direct to your landlord
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/benefits-payment-of-local-housing-allowance-direct-to-your-landlordRequest for payment of Housing Benefit to be paid direct to a private landlord where a person has difficulty managing their finances.
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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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Housing Associations (Affordable Housing)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-associationsHousing Associations in Doncaster own, manage and maintain over 4,000 properties
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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).