Private Sector Housing

|Top Tips for Saving Energy
Informatin on saving money and the environment

|Empty Properties
Following on from the Private Sector House Condition Survey, we are now in the process of updating our Empty Properties Strategy

|Houses with Multiple Occupation
Rules for bed sit landlords and houses with multiple occupation

| Housing Grants

|Licensed Residential Caravan Parks
Elmbridge Borough Council is responsible for the licensing of residential caravan sites

|Energy Efficiency Discount Schemes
Energy efficiency information and the grants available

|Minimum Standards for Residential Accommodation
All dwellings should provide a safe and healthy environment for current and future occupants and any potential visitors. This relates to the condition of the structure, associated outbuildings, gardens, yard and/or other amenity space and means of access.

|Energy Performance Certificates for Landlords
EPCs are like the labels provided with all new domestic appliances and record how energy efficient a property is

|Landlords Leaflet (LACORS)
LACORS has produced a guide aimed at landlords who are thinking about renting out their home. It is a simple checklist to help people avoid some of the common pitfalls of private renting. For a more detailed guide on the laws and procedures applicable to housing, please refer to the |Landlords Handbook.

|Private Sector Housing Complaints/Enquiries Referral Form
How to complain or submit an enquiry

|Home Trust Loan Scheme
It aims to help homeowners who cannot afford to pay for much needed repairs or improvements such as repairs to roofs, windows, heating and rewiring.

|Landlords Guide to Electrical Safety
This is a useful guide for improving electrical safety in privately rented accommodation.

| Gas Safe Register | (CORGI Gas Register has been replaced)
Gas Safe Register is the official body for gas safety in United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey.