Information for private landlords

The Council works closely with private sector landlords. Our Housing Solutions team deals with many people in need of safe and affordable private rented accommodation.

We offer landlords support and advice on a range of issues facing private landlords and tenants including:

• The Bond Scheme
• Good practice
• Tenancy agreements
• Serving legal notice
• Protecting your deposiit
• Housing law
• Tenancy mediation
• Referring tenants to floating support
• Fast tracking housing benefit

Advertise your property

Housing solutions can assist you by advertising and finding tenants for your private rented accommodation. We do not charge a fee for the service. Contact us for more information about this.

Landlord Accreditation Scheme

The Cheshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme is a partnership between Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Councils.

You can get more information at the Landlord Accreditation Scheme page.

Landlords' forum

The Council has set up a Landlords' Forum to help landlords learn about and maintain best practice when letting property.