Epsom & Ewell Borough Council invites local landlords to attend a Landlords’ Forum, which will take place on Monday 23 September at Bourne Hall in Ewell between 6pm and 8pm.

The National Residential Landlord’s Association will be in attendance to discuss legislative changes and licensing requirements, and representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions will be on hand to give updates regarding Universal Credit and other related payments.

Environmental Health and Action Surrey will give information on how landlords can improve their EPC rating.

The Council will talk about ways in which landlords can help to support households who are trying to secure accommodation, through:

• The Private Sector Leasing Scheme, whereby the council leases a property for between three and five years from a private landlord for use as temporary accommodation.
• The Rent Deposit Scheme, whereby the council supports residents with rental deposits and guarantees to help them access accommodation that would otherwise be unaffordable.

Councillor Clive Woodbridge, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee, said:

“Lack of housing is an issue that affects councils across the country, including Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. Our housing team work regularly with private landlords to ensure families in need can be housed in the local area.

“The Landlords’ Forum is opportunity to nurture existing relationships with landlords, make connections with new landlords who are not aware of the services and help the council can offer, and enable networking with the National Residential Landlord’s Association and Department of Work and Pensions.”

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Editors Notes

• The event will take place at Bourne Hall at 6pm and will last for approximately 2 hours. Bourne Hall’s address is Spring St, Ewell, Epsom KT17 1UF.
• Booking is not required, however, to plan for numbers it would be useful if landlords could complete the attendance form or email housing@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
• The event is free of charge. Refreshments will be available at the event.
• Landlords who lease their properties to the council through the Private Sector Leasing Scheme will enjoy the following benefits:
  • the property will be managed by the council
  • rental payments will be guaranteed
  • no inventory or inspection costs
  • no letting agent or management fees
  • no need to register deposits with a tenancy deposit scheme
  • a single point of contact within the council
  • Right to Rent checks carried out by the council
  • routine repairs will be carried out by the council
  • the property will be returned in the same condition (minus fair wear and tear)
• More information on the Rent Deposit Scheme can be found on our website - Rent deposit scheme | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (epsom-ewell.gov.uk)