Swindon Borough Council recognizes the important role played by the private rented sector in housing many of its residents. The Council's Residential Services Team can provide a range of advice and assistance to landlords wanting to improve their property.

All housing is expected to meet minimum standards of safety, amenity, repair and management. The Residential Services Team are able to advise on what is required to meet these standards.

Landlord Accreditation

Swindon Borough Council has introduced a Landlord Accreditation Scheme to further support responsible landlords.

Useful Publications

The following publications are available as downloadable pdf files:

• *NEW* Guide to Renting Out your Home - Avoid the pitfalls of private renting
• Landlords' Newsletter - August 2009
• New Landlords GuideLink
• Full Landlords Guidance Booklet
• PDF Version - Accreditation Self Certification Form, HMO
• Online Version - Accreditation Self Certification Form, HMO
• SBC HMO Standards
• Planning Issues Fact Sheet
• Building Regulations Fact Sheet
• Condensation and Mould Growth Fact Sheet
• Energy Efficiency Measures Fact Sheet
• Housing Benefit Fact Sheet
• Grounds For Possession Fact Sheet
• Self Inspection Guidance, Single Family Occupation
• Self Inspection Guidance, HMO
• Swindon Borough Council Residential Services Enforcement Policies
• Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy

If you are a landlord of a property let to tenants, you may qualify for a grant towards the cost of insulating the property. In some cases this may pay 100% of the cost. Our application form is available as a downloadable pdf file below.

Warmlet Application

Further Information/Contact

Please contact the Residential Services Team.

Please download the following Service Request Form (in pdf format) if you would like us to contact you, to notify us of an issue you are concerned about, or to request a service from us:   SERVICE REQUEST FORM DOWNLOADLink