Private Landlords

Information, advice and services for landlords of private properties.

Advice for Landlords and Tenants

If you have specific questions or concerns about letting a property or about your landlord, we'd recommend Shelter England's Private Renting advice page. (Opens in a New Window)


Deposit Guarantee Scheme

The Deposit Guarantee Scheme provides a written guarantee instead of a cash deposit, supplied by Broxtowe Borough Council to a landlord.

The current Local Housing Allowance rates are:

Local Housing Allowance Rate 
Accommodation Rent Per Week Rent Per Calendar Month
House Share

£80.55

£350.01

1 Bedroom

£108.16

£469.98

2 Bedrooms

£126.58

£550.02

3 Bedrooms

£143.84

£625.02

4 Bedrooms

£184.11

£800.00

 


Call B4 You Serve

Are you considering giving notice to your tenants? If so, please contact 'Call B4 You Serve', a new free of charge service provided by your local authority.

The service aims to help landlords with the following:

  • Rent arrears
  • Mediation between you and your tenants
  • Communication issues
  • Help and advice on leasing properties to supported housing providers
  • Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Issues
  • Helping tenants to maximise their income

Find out more about Call B4 You Serve. (Opens in a New Window)

Alternatively please call 01332 640962 or email CB4YS@derby.gov.uk


Contact
Housing
tel: 0115 917 7777
Private Sector Housing
tel: 0115 917 3438