Angie Astley and Fliss Mercer, Telford & Wrekin Council

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Angie Astley and Fliss Mercer, Telford & Wrekin Council Better Homes for All Angie Astley and Fliss Mercer, Telford & Wrekin Council

What is Better Homes for All ? Our response to:- tackling poor standards in HMO’s and the wider private rented sector tackling ASB hot spots Working with the good private sector landlords and taking action against the rogue ones. Supporting tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities Achieving Pride in our Community

Our Presentation Today… Rogue Landlord Taskforce Team Standards for Houses of Multiple Occupation Landlord Accreditation Housing Awards Summary

Rogue Landlords £395.000 government grant has funded a new Rogue Landlord Taskforce Team Tasked to track down ‘rogue’ landlords and take appropriate action using new powers Joint work with Police, HMRC, Border Agency, fire and rescue etc.. www.telford.gov.uk/rogue & Rogue@telford.gov.uk Yellow jacket days – visible presence in the community

Houses of Multiple Occupation New rules for licensing of HMO’s – October 18 48 new licensing conditions for Telford & Wrekin HMO’s Consequences for not adhering to standards and not licensing. Recent prosecution for unlicensed HMO

40 officers with powers to tackle Anti social behaviour 15% reduction in Environmental crime last 12 months F.P.N’s for fly tips increased to 202 plus prosecutions Facebook and Twitter great for spreading the message… 5 of the top 10 streets for fly tipping all had a reduction 4 streets in Woodside are no longer in the top 10 We are starting to make a difference……. Help us by reporting…. ‘Everyday Telford App’

Landlord Accreditation - Background Voluntary scheme – introduced 2014 Training & advice Local T&W scheme Revised scheme launching 23rd July Open to all

Landlord Accreditation – What's New? Positive promotion and clear 'striking off' criteria Training: E-learning CPD Advice: Document portal Housing blog Tenancy management advice Updated code of practice Online joining and payments

What's New for Tenants? Quick guide to landlord and tenant responsibilities Online reporting tool, direct to landlords Link to tenant passports

Landlord Accreditation - Fees Need to sustain scheme financially Simplified fee of £100 per year – landlords and letting agents Telford50 – 50% off before 29th November

Housing Awards Celebrating outstanding landlords and great tenants Hold the date – 7th February 2019 @ Dawley Town Hall Various categories e.g. best tenant, best landlord, best-run HMO, best letting agent Open to all Nominations invited – Autumn 2018 Comments welcome – by email to felicity.mercer@telford.gov.uk or toni.guest@telford.gov.uk

We need your support… Report rogue landlords Become accredited Suggest categories for housing awards and send us your nominations Keep talking! angie.astley@telford.gov.uk felicity.mercer@telford.gov.uk