Renting in the private rented sector can be a viable and suitable option to obtaining social housing for a number of reasons. It can offer you a faster solution of very little waiting time, and a greater degree of choice and flexibility of properties in areas you would like live.    

We can offer the following advice and assistance in finding appropriate accommodation within the Private Rented Sector.

• • Tenancy Agreements;

• • Understanding your role; responsibility and rights as a tenant;

• • Understanding the role, responsibility and rights of the Landlord;

• • Repairing issues;

• • Landlord Registration:

• • https://www.rentsmart.gov.wales/en/tenant/; https://www.rentsmart.gov.wales/en/check-register/

• • Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

• Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)

Additionally, the team can sometimes offer financial support in relation to:

• • Tenancy Deposits;

• • Bonds;

• Rent In Advance or other costs involved in securing accommodation.

If you are currently renting a property from a landlord directly or through a letting agents we can also help with the following:

• • Property disrepair;

• • Rent arrears;

• • Evictions;

• • Unlawful entry or other forms of harassment;

• Any other tenancy / landlord issues such as deposits

If you have a problem with your current tenancy seek advice as soon as possible on 01633 644644