Landlord Resources
Here are some of the resources we have in place to help landlords.
How To Let: This guide will help you to understand what responsibilities you have as a landlord, which will help you create a positive relationship with your tenant.
How To Rent: This guide is for tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to help them understand their rights and responsibilities. This is also a legal document landlords must give to tenants at the start of their tenancy.
MLAS (Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme): following the cessation of MLAS, Sandwell Council have agreed with the NRLA that all MLAS accredited landlords will be eligible to passport in to the NRLA Accreditation Scheme without having to undergo additional training. Please contact accreditation@nrla.org.uk for further information.To be accredited with the NRLA you must be a member of the NRLA and Sandwell and we have negotiated a discount on the first years membership. Use this code when joining to get £15 off your first years membership: SANDWELL15
Safe2: As a landlord, you are legally required to ensure that any property you rent out is safe for your tenants to live in. The three key areas where landlords must carry out checks at least annually cover Fire Safety, Electrical Safety and Gas Safety. Landlords are also required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to tenants. Safe2 are experts in providing and maintaining safety certificates UK-wide. For a full list of compliance checks we can arrange please visit: Safe2 Services Follow this link for easy, quick and efficient booking of your compliance certificates: Safe2 Order Now
Sandwell Private Landlord Forum: The forum allows the opportunity for you to hear experts talk about the key issues facing the private sector. You can network with other landlords and meet some of the council officers you might deal with. Dates for the forum are announced on our landlord blog and social media pages.
Sandwell Landlords Blog: Our blog provides advice and information to landlords in Sandwell. Stay up to date with latest news on Benefits, Council Tax, Regulations and Legislation changes and what it means for Landlords. Sign up to receive notifications of new posts by email.
HMO Licence Application Form: If you have a property where there are more than 5 tenants in more than 2 households, then you will need a Licence. If you are the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation, your property may need licensing. For more information please visit the official Sandwell Council HMO Website.
Call before you serve!: Our call before you serve scheme is for landlords that would like advice on evictions or if landlords are having issues with their tenants and would like advice on how to deal with this without an eviction. If you would like some advice then please email us on cb4ys@sandwell.gov.uk
Secure and Sustain Model: Our secure and sustain model scheme is used for landlords who would like to give the council their properties so that we can manage them. For more information, please visit our webpage
GDPR For Landlords: To understand more about why we collect your information, how you can access your information, your personal rights, how to raise a complaint about your information, who to raise the complaint to then please visit our privacy notice page. It is essential that you give your tenants a ‘privacy statement’ so that they are aware of why you hold on to their information and what you do with their information. It is also required that you are registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
Damp and Mould Guidance for Landlords: There are many issues around damp and mould in properties, this guide will help landlords tackle this issue in the best way.