Landlords and Empty Property Owners
Landlords
We recognise that the private rented sector plays a vital role in providing accommodation within Monmouthshire that is why we have set up a number of initiatives to help support you as landlords and get the best possible return for your investment.
Stay informed with developments within private sector housing by joining the Monmouthshire Landlords Forum.
Empty Property Owners
Are you an owner of an empty property?
Monmouthshire County Council wishes to work with owners of empty properties to bring them back into use. We believe that the re-use of empty properties would benefit the community by contributing to an increased supply and choice ofhousing, while at the same time contributes to safe-guarding the environment and economic prosperity of the County. For further information and advice click here. You may also be interested in the House to Homes Interest Free Loan Scheme, further information can be found here:
Houses to Homes Interest Free Loan Scheme
Houses to Homes Interest Free Loan Scheme FAQs
We provide details of schemes and useful contacts to help bring your property back into use, such as Right Move Bond Scheme, the Private Leasing Scheme and Charter Options.
Environmental Health
Environmental Health enforces housing standards and management practices in rented accommodation and they should be contacted if landlords wish to find our about requirements in relation to room size, fire precautions, amenities etc. Environmental Health also operates the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Trading Standards
Trading Standards enforces legislation relating to Energy Performance Certificates, and the Consumer Protection Act which requires goods provided in rented accommodation such as upholstered furniture and electrical items to be safe. Contact (01633) 644102 or e-mail tradingstandards@monmouthshire.gov.uk for more advice.
More information can be found here:
Trading Standards - http://www.tradingstandardswales.org.uk
Energy Performance Certificates - http://www.direct.gov.uk/epc
How to ensure that I keep up to date with regulations and legislation for Landlords?
How Can I Let Tenants Know that I am a Good landlord?
