The private sector housing: standards and enforcement guide explains the processes we follow when considering or taking enforcement action in relation to breaches of private sector housing laws.
Landlords
HMO
Letting a property to several tenants who aren't from the same family may be a House in Multiple Occupation.
Responsibilities
Gas and electrical safety, smoke alarms, energy performance certificate, selective licensing.
Selective licensing
The selective landlord licensing scheme currently runs in North Ormesby and parts of Newport ward.