The Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme is a legal agreement between a property owner and the Council. It allows landlords to rent out their properties to Tamworth Borough Council; we then sub-let the property to people in need of housing. The Council is responsible for paying the rent to you as the owner. Rent is paid monthly even if the property is vacant, representing a guaranteed monthly income for landlords during the lease period.

Why does the council need properties?

People can become homeless for a number of reasons; their private rental agreement may have come to an end or they might have had difficulties meeting mortgage or rent payments. The Council has an obligation to meet the demand for housing from tenants in the borough, and one of the ways we do this is through our Private Sector Leasing scheme. In particular, we have interest in taking on 2 and 3 bedroomed properties.

What we offer…

• 12 month lease
• Guaranteed monthly rent throughout the lease period
• Intensive tenancy management
• Routine day-to-day maintenance - property handed back in the same condition at the end of lease (subject to reasonable wear and tear)

Rent levels per type of house – based on the number of bedrooms - will be updated regularly and displayed on this page.

How much will we pay?

Rent levels are based on Local Housing Allowance – which in turn is based on the number of bedrooms in the property. We take 15% of this as a management fee to cover repairs and void periods. The table below shows current Private Sector Leasing Scheme rent levels (net of the management fee).

*As at January 2012. Rent levels are subject to change in line with Local Housing Allowance rates.

Joining the scheme

As a landlord, you must supply:

• Building insurance details
• Gas & electric safety certificates
• Energy performance certificate
• If the property is mortgaged, the lender’s consent in writing

We will inspect the property against the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). If hazards are identified, the property can be reconsidered once they have been rectified.

The flowchart, that can be downloaded from the links on the right, shows the procedure we follow when looking to take on a new property.

How to join

We are in the process of setting up the PSL scheme in Tamworth, and are actively seeking suitable properties. If you have a property you think would be suitable and are interested in working with us, please download and complete the application form on the right of the page and email to privatehousing@tamworth.gov.uk or send by post to:

Private Sector Renewal Team
Tamworth Borough Council
Marmion House
Lichfield Street
Tamworth
B79 7BZ

Need More Information?

If you would like more information about Tamworth’s PSL scheme, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Alternatively, you can contact the team on 01827 709372 or email privatehousing@tamworth.gov.uk