The Private Rented Sector Team

The Private Rented Sector Team – Improving living conditions in Gateshead

Private rented accomodation

The Private Rented Sector Team has been established to improve property and living conditions within the private rented sector for landlords and tenants throughout the borough ofGateshead. We are based at the Council's Civic Centre, not far from the heart of the private rented sector in Gateshead.

A range of services are offered to help tenants, these include:

Providing general advice, guidance and support to tenants.
Advice and support to help landlords improve their management and property standards.
The Private Rented Accreditation Scheme - designed to promote and recognise good management practices, improve physical property standards and ensure that every property has the relevant safety certificates in place.
Helping tenants access decent accommodation.
Improving standards for tenants
Advice, support, and investigation into cases of anti-social behaviour associated with the private rented sector.
Provision of tenancy agreements
Information and advertising of property to rent in the private sector.
Liaison between landlords and tenants to resolve disputes.

Gateshead Council

The Private Rented Sector Team