HousingHousing
This section provides advice for tenants in private rented accommodation and information for landlords.
Benefits
Information on Housing Benefit and how to claim.
The new name for Housing Benefit for private tenants
Council housing
Information on the council's ongoing review of the management and funding of housing stock
Housing associations and co-ops
Private housing
Information on the Affordable Warmth Strategy and how we are tackling fuel poverty.
Information on Warrington's Housing Renewals Policy, this supports new ways to fund repair and improvements to the homes of low income/vulnerable homeowners/tenants.
Ten no cost/ low cost tips
Information on fuel poverty and grants available to tackle fuel poverty.
Information and advice on how you can make your home more energy efficient.
A brief guide to maintenance checks that may help to keep your home in good repair
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Information and guidance for Houses in Multiple Occupation
Information on the Housing Act 2004
Information on the Private Rented Sector Accreditation Scheme and how to apply.
Landlord Forum & Self Regulation
Information on the Landlord Forum, Self Regulation and Accreditation Schemes.
Advice for landlords and tenants on the safe letting of properties.
Information on the Lifetime Homes Standards which aims to make homes suitable for people at all stages of their lives.
Advice and information about moving home.
Information on how the Private Sector Housing service has performed and what to do if you are unhappy with the service you have received from them.
Information on how your home can affect your health and steps you can take to improve your home.
A guide to the services offered by Private Sector Housing, these include Disabled Facilities Grants, financial assistance to owners of poor quality housing, renewal areas, private rented sector and domestic energy efficiency advice.
Information on areas of poor housing and the work the Council is doing to improve these areas.
Renewals Assistance for Landlords
Information on the different types of Renewals Assistance available to landlords and who to contact if you have an enquiry.
How to contact us if you are experiencing problems with your housing conditions.
How we can help if you are a tenant experiencing problems with your housing conditions or landlord.
Information on the Vacant Homes Strategy.
Information on Warm Front Grants, who they are for and how to apply for them
