Private Tenants and Landlords Service
Established in 2001, in
partnership with Barrow Borough Council and the Furness
Partnership, the Private Tenants and Landlords Service has
developed from an empty homes brokerage to the Council's landlord
and tenant accreditation agency.
The service is financed by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. It
operates from a town centre office within easy reach of clients and
customers.
The service works in partnership with private sector landlords to
improve property condition and tenancy management standards in the
private rented sector. It operates within the agreed accreditation
scheme code of standards.
The service also operates the Council's tenant passport scheme, a
tenant referencing service that complements the landlord
accreditation scheme. Alongside this, the service develops and
incorporates into the accreditation scheme incentives for landlord
participation, including the promotion and management of the local
authority grants project that aims to improve property security,
fire safety and energy efficiency is accredited properties.
For more information, contact Neal Cowgill on 01282 455 957.