Private rented property standards guidance

The council aim to inspect all properties within the selective licensing areas over the course of the licence period. Owners and/or their agents are expected to carry out their own inspections and follow this guidance to ensure that all their properties are compliant, and all necessary repairs and works are undertaken and completed prior to the council's inspection.

The council inspection will be carried out in line with the The Housing Act 2004 (opens new window) and Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) operating guidance (opens new window) to determine if Category 1 or Category 2 Hazards are present at the property.