Liverpool City Council - private housing

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Private Housing

Many people in Liverpool rent their homes from private landlords. It is the City Council's role to make sure privately owned houses rented out to other people are to a decent standard.   Those unable to own their own; who do not want to rent from the public sector; are entitled to a home which is fit, safe and comfortable.

In this section

• Empty Homes
  The City has an anti-abandonment policy.   This discourages owners of private homes from leaving them empty.   Empty houses are often targets for vandals; sites for rubbish and become a blight on local communities. Find out more about our Vacant and Dilapidated Properties Initiative; and how to report empty homes.
  
  
• Landlord Accreditation Scheme
  We have a Landlord Accreditation Scheme to promote good landlords giving quality housing in the private rented sector. Find out how to join the scheme if you are a landlord; or how the scheme benefits tenants in the private rented sector.
  
  
• Liverpool Private Rented Sector Forum
  Liverpool Private Rented Sector Forum improves communication, consultation and effective sharing of information between landlords; property managers and the City Council.   

Related topics elsewhere on this website:

• Accommodation Certification
  Advice for landlords on housing safety standards such as kitchen and bathroom facilities; fire safety requirements; and practical guidelines on layout and avoiding overcrowding.  Find out more about Accommodation Certification.
  
  
• Public Health and Housing Enforcement
  The City's Public Health and Housing Enforcement Team gives help to all private sector tenants; including those of Housing Associations; private landlords and Housing Companies.  Find out how we can help if you have a problem with your landlord.
  
  
• Homes in Multiple Occupation
  Houses in Multiple Occupation are those with more than one household living there. This can be anything from a student shared property; to premises converted to self-contained flats.   We make sure these houses are fit for people to live in and suitable for the numbers of people intending to live in them.  Find out more about Homes in Multiple Occupation.