Landlord Information

The Housing Group has put together a Landlord Information Pack which can be downloaded by clicking on each individual subject area listed below.

List of Enclosures in the Landlord Pack;

1.                The Property Standard Fact Sheet.

2.                Tenancy Law Fact Sheet.

3.                Energy Performance Certificates Fact Sheet - including an example of an EPC.

4.                Deposit Guarantee Scheme Fact Sheet.

5.                The Housing Health and Safety Rating System Fact Sheet.                                

6.                Enforcement Fact Sheet.

7.                Gas Safety Fact Sheet.

8.                Electrical Safety Fact Sheet.

9.                Furniture Fact Sheet.

10.              Frequently asked questions.

11.              Useful Contacts and information Sources.

The entire Landlord Information Pack can be downloaded by clicking here. If you would like any further information or if you have any comments on the information contained on this page, please let the Housing Group know by clicking here.  

The Communities and Local Government Department (CLG) has published a suite of downloadable leaflets providing advice for landlords and tenants;

  • My landlord wants me out: Protection against harassment and illegal eviction - click here
  • Do you rent or are you thinking of renting from a private landlord? - click here
  • Letting rooms in your home: A guide for resident landlords - click here
  • Regulated tenancies - click here
  • Assured and shorthold tenancies: A guide for landlords - click here
  • Assured and shorthold tenancies: A guide for tenants - click here
  • Notice that you must leave: A brief guide for landlords and tenants - click here

The North Staffs Landlord Accreditation Scheme has produced an information leaflet titled -"Keep your home free from damp, condensation and mould". To view the leaflet - click here.

The Electrical Safety Council has produced a Landlords' Guide to Electrical Safety which is supported by Lacors. There are a number of paper copies (1 per landlord) available from the Housing Standards Team or alternatively download a copy by clicking here.