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  • Assured shorthold tenancy changes for landlords

    New legislation has changed the process a landlord must follow to repossess a property under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, including additional changes due to COVID-19.

  • Get help with renting out your property

    We can help find tenants and give advice and support for renting out your property.

  • Get help with renting to refugees

    We can help you to rent out your property to refugees in Bristol with guaranteed monthly rent payments.

  • Fire safety for landlords

    The fire safety legislation you need to comply with as a landlord.

  • Health and safety standards for landlords

    Your responsibilities and what you need to do to keep your property free from hazards.

  • How to join a tenancy deposit scheme

    See the schemes available and find out what you're responsibilities are.

  • Get an Energy Performance Certificate

    An EPC is required for nearly all privately rented residential accommodation.

  • Lettings agents and property managers: redress schemes

    All lettings agents and property managers must join a Government-approved redress scheme.

  • West of England Rent with Confidence Accreditation Scheme

    Show tenants that you meet certain quality standards by joining this scheme.

  • Tenancy agreements: a guide for landlords

    See the different types of tenancy agreement and which is suitable for you.

  • Find, buy and develop empty properties

    We can give you a loan to help you restore and develop empty properties.

  • Private housing policies and performance

    Information on what we do to improve housing across Bristol.

  • Anti-social behaviour of tenants: A guide for private landlords and managing agents

    A best practice guide for landlords and managing agents to help manage anti-social behaviour of tenants.

  • Damp and mould in your rental property

    Types and cause of damp and mould , how to identify and prevent it, what to do if there's damp or mould in your property and your responsibilities.

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