Nottingham Renters

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If you need help from the safer housing team or if your query is about selective, mandatory or additional licencing then please contact the team through the below - https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/housinglicensing

If you need to report an issue like waste or ASB, please do this here - https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/report-it/

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We have recently served a legal notice to make improvements to a building covering 3 flats.
The pictures below show the conditions in the flats, which includes ceiling damaged due to penetrating damp, scorched and cracked socket in use and a window repaired using parcel tape to prevent draughts.
We are working with the licence holder to get them to fix these issues.

We inspected a property recently and found 16 defects or safety issues, including broken windows, rotting doors, dangerous plug sockets and unsafe stairs.
We also found internal and external damp and mould, broken heaters with no fixed heating and water flushing onto the bathroom floor.

It is a landlord’s responsibility and the conditions of the licence to make sure the home they rent out to tenants is safe and up to living standards. The below photos show some of the issues we found. We are working with the licence holder for them to fix these issues.

During an inspection officers found an external door with no door handle. The landlord replaced the door, which is now more secure and energy efficient.
There was a risk that someone would have been burgled or not been able to get out in emergency.

Landlords you will require a Selective Licence if your property is in the designated area and if you are renting to:
• One or more occupants forming one household (e.g. a family or a single individual) or;
• Two unrelated individuals who form two households (e.g. two friends)
Click here to find out more and apply – https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/qualityhousingforall

Landlords make sure you use a reputable agent, one that is a member of a recognised trade body for example Propertymark, RICS, UKALA, Safeagent, TPI.

If your property is licensed, one of the conditions is to inspect every 6 months. Regular inspections can help identify problems early, so they don't get worse.

BBC News - 'Cannabis crooks dumped 10 tonnes of soil in my bedroom'

'Cannabis crooks dumped tonnes of soil in my bedroom' How a London family's home was rented by scammers who turned it into a large-scale cannabis farm.

When was the last time your boiler was checked?

It is important that boilers in homes are checked at least once a year to ensure the safety of everyone in the house.

Looking to rent a property and need some tips or advice?

The Government has created a handy guide and checklist for people who are looking to rent a house or flat

Check it out ➡️https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65159e567c2c4a001395e1ea/DLUHC_How_to_rent_Oct2023.pdf

Did you know our website contains lots of useful information for both tenants & Landlords? From advice, & guidance on renting a property, to legal & rented property licensing information and much more.

Take a look here
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/housing/private-rented-accommodation/?fbclid=IwAR27Kwj-hZftiVdmwbtszH0 5x0wp1VeJH7tj_sfGHj-mYFwtA0NHVYbvX4s

Tenants are you looking to end your tenancy?

Landlords, are you looking for a new tenant?

Find some helpful tips and advice here

https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/housing/private-rented-accommodation/landlords-and-tenants-after-a-tenancy/

Tenants, things to remember when putting your bin out…

You shouldn't put your bin out any earlier than 4 pm the day before your collection day or leave them out later than 8am the day after

Wheeled bins can be used as a tool for burglary or fire. Bringing your bin back in promptly will help to prevent this

Please make sure you put your bin safely and it does not cause an obstruction

Please place the bin by the kerbside of your home, or at the agreed point

https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/recycleitright

There are several different types of tenancy including:
• Assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs)
• Excluded tenancies or licences
• Assured tenancies
• Regulated tenancies
For more information on tenancies and tenancy types click here – https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements/tenancy-types