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COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities
The GOV.UK website has published non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
For details please visit: GOV.UK - COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities
Landlord Forums
Basildon Council organises and participates in a number of regular local Landlord Forums which offer advice and support to the borough's private landlords.
Property Solutions Scheme
Property Solutions is a Basildon Council housing scheme offering a range of cash incentives and expert letting advice to private landlords with family sized houses and flats available to rent
Rent Start Scheme
Rent Start is a Basildon Council incentive scheme set up to help private sector landlords and agents find suitable tenants to rent rooms in shared houses, bedsits, studio flats and self-contained one bedroom flats or houses.
Ready to Rent Scheme
The Essex Ready to Rent Scheme encourages good practice in the private rented housing market by certifying housing that meets a management code of practice and a required property standard.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 household and share a facility such as a toilet, kitchen or bathroom.