Private Sector Housing Enforcement

Stage 1 – Informal Enforcement Action. Providing Assistance, Information, Education and Informal Action

Type of action

Details of action

Information and leaflets

A wide range of information and links are available Information for Private Landlords and Managing Agents.

Telephone calls, emails and letters

To advise of works or actions to be taken, following a request from a tenant or as a result of an inspection by this service. These will cover deficiencies in regulatory requirements.

Inspection report

A report showing deficiencies or areas of non-compliance with specific legislation. The report may also include recommended works of good practice.

Landlord conference/forums

The Council supports and attend Local landlord forums.

Referrals to other services/agencies or regulators

For specialist areas within their remit.

Landlord and agent associations

Information and support can be obtained from industry-led organisations such as the NLRA and NALS. Please refer to the organisation’s website for details.