Advice for landlords

Guidance on for landlords on how to let and to lease has been produced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and is available through GOV.UK.

Landlord associations

Several recognised landlord associations exist to provide information, support and advice to landlords on all aspects of renting in the private sector. There is usually a charge for membership. This includes:

• Helplines
• Access to legal advice
• Newsletters
• Open meetings
• Access to standard forms
• Networking with other landlords and associations
• Discounts on certain landlord-related services

• Eastern Landlords Association website
• National Residential Landlords Association website

Useful links for landlords

• GOV.UK – Being a landlord and renting out a room 
• GOV.UK guidance – Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm guidance for landlords and tenants
• Visit mydeposits.co.uk for both types of deposit protection
• Visit depositprotection.com for deposit protection
• Shelter website – Housing advice

Get help and advice

For further information contact our Private Sector Housing team:

• Call 01992 564348
• Email privatesectorhousing@eppingforestdc.gov.uk