The Private Sector Housing Team covers all housing which is not owned by the council. Including leasehold properties, privately rented accommodation, housing association properties and owner occupied.

What Do We Do?

• Encourage owners of empty homes to bring properties back into use
• Encourage landlords to improve the standards of homes
• Provide advice and information to homeowners, landlords and private sector tenants 
• Provide assistance to vulnerable homeowners to help them repair/ improve their home
• Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) 
• Work to increase good quality accommodation available in the private sector
• Deal with requests or complaints relating to mobile home parks

Tackling Empty Homes –  We aim to reduce the number of empty homes by offering advice, assistance and giving grants to return empty homes into use. 

Private Sector Landlords’ Forum – We hosts a forum for private landlords. This means landlords can receive information on current changes in legislation and council-led initiatives. Guest speakers attend and give presentations and advice.

Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation – Houses in Multiple Occupation by law must be licensed and we hold and maintain a register. We strictly enforce licensing and if necessary, impose sanctions.

Private Sector Leasing Scheme - Property owners can lease their property to the council. We then rent it out and manage the tenancy during this period. The owner receives the rental income minus a small managing fee. 

The Bond Scheme - We offer a guarantee to private sector landlords who offer housing to applicants referred to them by the Council. 

Park Homes - We will work with park home owners to ensure health, safety and welfare and standards are maintained as set out in site licences

You can find out more information by clicking on the links or contact us

01827 709709

privatehousing@tamworth.gov.uk