Housing and Tenancy
Social Landlord Service
Information for Council Tenants about their tenancy, repairs and improvements, rent, advice and support, and services where they live.
Private rented housing
Information on the new Selective Licensing scheme. Guidance on resolving issues with your accommodation, including damp and mould. Details on eviction procedures, the tenancy deposit protection scheme, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and safety standards for privately rented housing.
Leaseholders
Includes information on service charges, rechargeable repairs, major works, alterations to a leasehold property, lease copy and other charges.
I need somewhere to live
Information on homelessness and affordable housing, plus support finding private rented accommodation.
Affordable home ownership
See what affordable home ownership options are available in the Borough.
Community housing fund
Community grant to set up community-led housing organisations to develop housing for the local community.
Immigration application: housing inspection
Information on how to arrange a housing inspection to support a Home Office immigration application.
Empty homes
Ideas and assistance to empty home owners to help bring empty properties back into use.