Leeds Private Rented Sector Housing Bulletin - 16th July 2021
LCC Guidance on Crowding & Space
Our guidance document contains all the reference material for determining the appropriate size of a dwelling.
new guidance document
Covid 19 and Renting: Guidance for Landlords and Tenants - 21st June 2021
Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors
Guidance for landlords and tenants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Emmaus
Are you looking for quality second hand furniture? Click below for information on donating & buying.
Flats on Leeds Quarry Hill Site
Hundreds of new rental flats to be built on Leeds Quarry Hill site. The apartment blocks will be as high as 13 storeys.
HMO re-licensing - be ahead of the game and cut your form filling....
We're coming up to the fourth phase of mandatory HMO licensing. You can apply and pay on-line on our reduced (five page) renewal application form if there haven't been any changes at your property, the licence holder is the same, AND your current HMO licence has not expired.
If you allow your licence to expire or there have been changes you will need to submit floor plans with a full application
Check on our HMO register to see when your licence expires. Don't delay - you could be operating without a licence!
Biggest Rent Rises in Commuter & Coastal Towns
City suburbs, commuter towns and coastal locations have recorded the biggest rises in rent for tenants in the last year, according to Rightmove.
Seagulls
Quality reclaimed & new paints from Seagulls
Leeds sound equipment seizures - Hessles, Boston Exchange, Richmond Mount, Raven Road, Grimthorpe Terrace & Royal Park Avenue.
Sound equipment has been seized from a number of properties in north west Leeds and another home ‘closed’ after residents ignored previous warnings regarding unacceptable levels of noise. HMO licence holders - check your licence for ASB condition
Richmond Mount;Raven Road;Grimthorpe Trce; Royal Park Ave
Also the following link.....
Index of Private Housing Rental Prices UK
An experimental price index tracking the prices paid for renting property
from private landlords in the UK:
Private Housing Rental Prices June 2021
Selective Licensing in Harehills & Beeston
We have approaching 140 live investigations and have served 71 CPNs for not applying for a Selective Licence. You can check whether your property falls within the Selective Licensing boundaries website. You can also see if a property has a live licence
As well as the online application form you can find guidance notes, frequently asked questions and other supporting information to complete the application.
You can phone or email us: 0113 535 1369 email selective.licensing@leeds.gov.uk
Heat pumps: what they might mean for your home – and your wallet
UK householders are facing a change in the way homes are being heated to tackle climate change. Here are some answers to the key questions about air source pumps.
House of Commons Library - Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector (England) -
Published 18th June 2021, this briefing paper covers private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework and identifies some of the key issues with it.
Crowding & Space Case Study
Our guidance containing the methodology on the assessment of the hazard of crowding & space is..... 'meticulous', the 'correct approach', 'appropriate', 'relevant' . Details of a recent RPT decision....read on..
Latch
Latch stands for Leeds Action to Create Homes. It's a unique charitable organisation that refurbishes derelict and run-down houses in the Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley areas of Leeds using their staff and skilling volunteers to renovate their homes - in trades they can use for future employment. Read on for some inspiring stories....
Contact the Private Rented Sector Housing Teams:
Area Renewal/Empty Homes and Loans: 0113 3784702.
HMO Licensing: 0113 3784698.
HMO Non-licensable properties: 0113 3782256
Landlord Letting Scheme: 0113 3784701.
Leeds Neighbourhood Approach (proactive work in Holbeck): 0113 3785951.
Reactive Complaints Service: 0113 3784699.
Selective Licensing: 0113 5351369.
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