Stoke-on-Trent City Council is inviting people who are living in private rented sector housing to take part in this tenant survey. The Council want to try to understand the experience of tenants when renting a property; as a tenant you are the best person to give us this information. The Council ...

You can download the scheme's summer 2020 newsletter here

The council has a Safe and Warm Homes grant scheme for first time gas central heating, boiler repair or replacement, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, to replace single glazed windows, advice and assistance to help residents keep warm and safe, and measures to help prevent slips, trips and fa...

A new guide has been released for current and prospective tenants in the private rented sector in England. Download it here

Stoke-on-Trent City Council are consulting on Selective Licensing in 14 areas (151 streets) of the City in Phase 1. Every rental property in the designated streets will have to have a licence, be inspected and satisfy many conditions. The license will last for 5 years. The City Council have propo...

The government has confirmed that the long-awaited extension of mandatory HMO Licensing. It will be introduced from 1st October 2018. The regulations replace the previous prescribed description of HMO, removing the current three-storey rule. From 1st October 2018, properties that meet all of the fol...