Private Rental Sector Report Webinar
In this webinar, we delve into our Private Rental Sector (PRS) report which explores these challenges and proposes a supported pathway to improved housing that considers the needs of both landlords and tenants. We also outlines key areas where further research is required, as well as actionable recommendations for policy makers.
What is needed from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards to deliver the health, fuel poverty and comfort outcomes needed for renters?
In this webinar you’ll explore our new report, supported by Impact on Urban Health, setting out practical recommendations to help the Government’s proposed minimum energy efficiency regulations deliver real, lasting improvements for tenants in the private rented sector.
The London Borough of Newham – Private Rented Sector Licensing and Enforcement
The London Borough of Newham introduced selective licensing in 2013, with an aim to drive out rogue landlords from the sector.
Selective Licensing
Selective Licensing is a scheme Local Authorities in England can choose to implement to help ensure that homes in the Private Rended Sector (PRS) meet minimum standards. Introduced by the Housing Act 2004, a Local Authority can designate all or part of its area as being subject to selective licensing.
Justice for Tenants – Housing Act Enforcement
Justice for Tenants have contracts in place with 135 Local Authorities to support their Housing Act (HHSRS) enforcement activity through the effective use of civil financial penalties.
ACE-R – Support for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Enforcement
ACE-R, with support from the MCS Foundation in 2023, supported Local Authority officers and landlords with training and guidance on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations, energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating options.
Centre for Sustainable Energy – Support for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Enforcement
Between 2018-2020, The Centre for Sustainable Energy supported seven local authorities to develop and test approaches to enforcing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector.
Leasing Scheme Wales
The Leasing Scheme in Wales facilitates the lease of privately rented properties. Councils have access to properties for 5 to 20 years while landlords maintain ownership of the property.
Pay As You Save, USA
Pay as You Save schemes in the US are provided by utility companies, who enable you to repay the capital cost of retrofit works through a charge on your energy bill that is less than the estimated savings assoicated with the retrofit..
Ma Prime Rènov – France
MaPrimeRénov is France’s one-stop-shop and financial assistance programme that supports homeowners (including landlords) to improve their energy and carbon efficiency.