Swindon Borough Council recognizes the important role played by the private rented sector in housing many of its residents. The Council's Residential Services Team can provide a range of advice and assistance to landlords wanting to improve their property.

All housing is expected to meet minimum standards of safety, amenity, repair and management. The Residential Services Team are able to advise on what is required to meet these standards.

Landlord Accreditation

Swindon Borough Council has introduced a Landlord Accreditation Scheme to further support responsible landlords.

Useful Factsheets

The following factsheets are available as downloadable pdf files:.

New Landlords GuideLink

Full Landlords Guidance Booklet

PDF Version - Accreditation Self Certification Form, HMO

Online Version - Accreditation Self Certification Form, HMO

SBC HMO Standards

Planning Issues Fact Sheet

Building Regulations Fact Sheet

Condensation and Mould Growth Fact Sheet

Energy Efficiency Measures Fact Sheet

Housing Benefit Fact Sheet

Grounds For Possession Fact Sheet

Self Inspection Guidance, Single Family Occupation

Self Inspection Guidance, HMO

Swindon Borough Council Residential Services Enforcement Policies

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy

If you are a landlord of a property let to tenants, you may qualify for a grant towards the cost of insulating the property. In some cases this may pay 100% of the cost. Our application form is available as a downloadable pdf file below.

Warmlet Application

Contact

Residential Services Team
Swindon Borough Council
Premier House
Station Road
Swindon
SN1 1TZ

Tel: 01793 466063
E-mail: psimmonds@swindon.gov.uk

Please download the following Service Request Form (in pdf format) if you would like us to contact you, to notify us of an issue you are concerned about, or to request a service from us:   SERVICE REQUEST FORM DOWNLOAD