Private landlords and managing agents
As a landlord or managing agent it's important you know your rights and responsibilities. You can find a breakdown of a landlord's responsibilities on the Government website.
- The Government's How to Rent guide contains key information for landlords. You must provide this to all tenants when they start a new tenancy
- The National Residential Landlords' Association provides support to landlords in the UK.
Safety responsibilities
As a private landlord you are responsible for the property's condition and safety.
Gas safety
Make sure gas equipment is installed, maintained, and annually checked by a Gas Safe-registered engineer.
Electrical safety
The Government's Guide for landlords: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector outlines your obligations.
Fire safety
Please see the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s guidance on fire safety for various types of housing. This includes single household properties and Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Property condition and repairs
All privately rented properties must be free from significant hazards. The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) helps us evaluate and rate risks.
Please see the Government's Housing Health and Safety Rating System Guidance for Landlords and Property Related Professionals.
Private sector housing enforcement
We're dedicated to making sure privately rented homes are safe and well managed. Most landlords follow the rules, but some knowingly rent out dangerous properties, putting tenants at risk.
Enforcement action is determined on a case by case basis. Our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy (PDF 368KB) tells you what you can expect from our officers carrying out enforcement. Please also see our Private Sector Housing Civil Penalty Policy (PDF 343KB).
We charge for any enforcement notices. For 2024-2025 the cost is £342 (fixed charge per person).
Landlords' Forum
This is a great opportunity for Dacorum’s landlords to network with our teams and other landlords. For more news on the forum, as well as other news about the private rented sector, sign up to our newsletter below.
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More information
Our Regulators' Statement (PDF 263KB) outlines how we apply the requirements of the Regulators' Code in practice and how we engage with private sector landlords, tenants and partners.
The Private Sector Housing Strategy 2020-2024 (PDF 901KB) details our approach to regulating the private sector to ensure all Dacorum residents live in homes that are safe and meet the required standards.
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