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• Property Licensing (Houses in Multiple Occupation - HMO - Licensing)
• Facts and figures on rented housing in the Maldon District
• Do you need help finding a tenant?
• Landlords meetings
• Landlord Empty Property Loans
• Disabled Facilities Grants

Property Licensing (Houses in Multiple Occupation - HMO - Licensing)

 

For further information on property licensing and Houses in Multiple Occupation, please click the following link to the Environmental Health section.

 

 

Facts and figures on rented housing in the Maldon District

 

There is a shortage of affordable private rented housing in the Maldon District:

 

• Maldon is in the top ten districts with the highest house prices. This means high mortgage and rental payments are out of reach for many people
• The number of people waiting for housing association properties is increasing and there is an overall decline in the numbers of housing association properties in the area

 

The Council wants to work with landlords to:

 

• Help achieve the Council’s objective to increase the amount of affordable housing in the area
• Help the Council in it's duty to provide temporary accommodation. It wants to meet this duty by placing people in the private sector rather than using bed and breakfast

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Do you need help finding a tenant?

 

The Council assists people in accessing housing in the private rented sector by the provision of a Deposit Bond and/or Rent in Advance.  The Council does not provide a management service.

 

If you would like us to pass the details of your property onto our clients we are happy to do this. As the landlord you would retain the responsibility of interviewing and selecting your tenant. If you would like more details please contact the Homelessness Prevention Officers Tel:- 01621 854477.

If you have a spare room and would consider taking in a lodger you may benefit from The government's Rent a Room Scheme. Whether you are working or reliant on benefits or a pension you could still receive a significant boost to your income by taking in a lodger. For more details contact the Homelessness Prevention Officers.

 

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Landlords meetings

 

The Council hosts a 'Private Landlords Forum' twice a year.  The meetings are open to all landlords and potential landlords in the area. Speakers from the public and private sector give information on changes in the law, good practice, finance and new central and local government initiatives for landlords. If you would like to find out more or join our mailing list contact the Homelessness Prevention Officer on Tel. No:- 01621 854477.

 

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Landlord Empty Property Loans

 

Empty property loans are provided on a discretionary basis to help landlords (and prospective landlords) to fund essential works to bring empty homes and derelict buildings back into use as affordable rented accommodation for tenants nominated by the Council.

 

The interest-free loan will be repayable by instalments, using a proportion of the monthly rental income.  The amount of money borrowed will be registered as a local land charge on the property and will be subject to repayment if the property is sold or transferred, or if the landlord breaks the terms of the agreement, within ten years of the loan being provided.

 

The size of the landlord’s monthly instalments are negotiable and will depend on the circumstances and merits of the case. (click here) to link to Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy. Page 16

 

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Disabled Facilities Grants

 

The following principles guide this policy area:

• Meeting the needs of the disabled person
• Making best use of the housing stock
• Making best use of the existing budgets  

Mandatory disabled facilities grants are available to help qualifying applicants pay for the cost of adapting a home to meet the needs of a disabled person. In the first instance all housing options should be considered – including re-housing where appropriate.  

 

Home owners, housing association tenants, private tenants and landlords can apply in respect of a disabled occupant. (click here)  to link to Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy

 

FIRE SAFETY

 

Landlords are responsible for assessing the risk from fire within the shared areas and sleeping accommodation of their properties, and taking action to remove or reduce identified risks. The guidance on shared parts and sleeping accommodation may help.

Please use the following links: Fire Safety and Fire Regulatory Reform.

 

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Contacting the Housing Services Team on:-  01621 854477

• Maldon District Council Offices are open from 8:30am to 5:00pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Fridays.
• It is advisable to make an appointment to ensure that an advisor is available to assist you.  To speak with a Housing Officer, please call 01621 854477.

Our switchboard hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am to 4:30pm.  The switchboard number is:- 01621 854477.Fax No: 01621 876293.  E-mail address:- housing@maldon.gov.uk

 

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