Becoming a Landlord and Renting to the Council

All private landlords and their agents are required to register with the local authority in which they let a property.

The purpose of the scheme is to assess whether landlords and their agents are fit to let houses. It provides the local authority with powers to ensure that landlords who do not act in a 'fit and proper' manner are prevented from letting, unless they are willing to improve their approach.

It also gives local authorities powers to take specific action against landlords who do not take reasonable steps to manage any antisocial behaviour caused by their tenants.

 

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