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    Private rented property standards guidance

    Contacts

    Private Sector Housing
    Gateshead Council
    Civic Centre
    Regent Street
    Gateshead
    NE8 1HH

    Selective Licensing and Additional HMO Licensing Areas
    privatelandlords@gateshead.gov.uk
    0191 433 3365 / 4332452

    Gateshead Private Sector Housing and HMO Licensing
    0191 433 2350 
    privatesectorhousingcivic@Gateshead.Gov.UK

    Gas Safe Register
    www.gassaferegister.co.uk (opens new window)
    0800 408 5500
    enquiries@gassaferegister.co.uk 

    National Gas Emergency Service
    0800 111 999 

    Electrical emergencies 

    Domestic power cuts or concerns with distribution infrastructure (typically wooden poles) please contact 105.

    If you spot a potential hazard on or near a transmission overhead electricity line (metal lattice towers) call the 24-hour electricity emergency helpline 0800 40 40 90.

    Northumbrian Water Emergency helpline No water or a sewerage issue. Available 24/7 call 0345 717 1100 Northumbrian Water (opens new window).

    NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting)
    0870 013 0382
    NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) (opens new window)

    NAPIT 0345 543 0330 
    NAPIT (opens new window) 

    ELECSA 0333 321 8220 
    ELECSA (opens new window) 

    ECA (The Electrical Contractors Association)
    020 7313 4800
    ECA (The Electrical Contractors Association) (opens new window) 

    Rospa (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
    +44 (0)121 248 2000
    help@rospa.com 

    Citizens Advice Bureau
    The Davidson Building
    Swan Street
    Gateshead
    NE8 1BG
    0344 245 1288 

    HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
    0300 003 1747
    HSE, Health and Safety Executive (opens new window)

    VOA (Valuation Office Agency) Check the register of fair rents - GOV.UK (opens new window)

    EPC Register (opens new window)

    How to let guide How to let guide (opens new window)

    Government-approved redress scheme for letting agents and property managers in England.

    The Property Ombudsman (opens new window)
    https://www.propertyredress.co.uk/ (opens new window)

    Tenancy deposit protection schemes

    Deposit Protection Service (opens new window)
    My Deposits (opens new window)
    Tenancy Deposit Scheme (opens new window)

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