If you are a private sector resident or landlord, we can offer you housing advice and support.
Our private sector renewal unit deals with a range of issues including disrepair and regulating and enforcing the standards for houses in multiple occupation. It also awards grants to private sector landlords, owner-occupiers and tenants.
The property initiatives unit has a range of schemes, including an empty homes service that aims to return derelict and abandoned properties to profitable use.
A housing rights team advises all private sector tenants in the borough on issues such as homelessness prevention and rent increases, and can help to recover deposits, resolve disputes and deal with allegations of harassment and illegal eviction.