Information for homeowners, private rented tenants and landlords

Services

Private Rented Sector

The private rented sector generally refers to ‘private housing’ owned by a landlord and rented to a tenant.

Report a private sector housing problem

The Information you need to provide to report a private sector housing problem.

Homeownership

Information about buy and selling homes, tenancies and insurance.

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Houses in multiple occupation, the HMO licence, licence exemptions and penalties.

Advice for private rented tenants

Deposit protection scheme, tenancy relations service and environmental health grants.

Advice for letting agents and landlords

Information and advice for letting agents and landlords about landlord accreditation, empty homes and enforcement.