Issue details

Establishment of a Council Lettings Agency and the future policy for the regulation of the Private Rented Sector

The report is asking for approval to investigate the next steps in establishing a Councils Lettings Agency.  This will involve offering landlords a full management service that deals with all aspects of property management. including rent collection and a full repair and maintenance service. The report sets out a range of new initiatives for the regulation of the Private Rented Sector

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/02/2016

Decision due: 9 Mar 2016 by Executive Board

Department: Environment and Neighbourhoods

Contact: 0113 2243233 Email: john.statham@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation plan as outlined in the report to Executive Board

Consultees

Will include Lead Members, Elected Members, local Landlords and Agents who currently work with LHO on PSLS scheme

Portfolio Holder: Executive Board Member for Communities

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Establishment of a Council Lettings Agency and the future policy for the regulation of the Private Rented Sector