Help us make private renting better in Hammersmith & Fulham

We’ve launched a 12-week consultation and everyone who takes part will be put in a draw to win Marks & Spencer vouchers.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council has come up five ideas to improve the private rental market and we want to know what you think.

We’ve launched a 12-week consultation and everyone who takes part will be put in a draw to win one of three Marks & Spencer vouchers with a top prize worth £100.

More than a third of homes in Hammersmith & Fulham are now rented from private landlords by over 27,500 tenants.

“We are determined to protect everyone involved – tenants and landlords – by supporting a fair and safe private rental sector,” said Cllr Lisa Homan, H&F Cabinet Member for Housing.

“It is important we hear from everyone to get their views on these plans so that we can make the right decisions together.”

The five proposed improvements are:

  • Additional licensing – any house in multiple occupation would need to apply for a licence so we can ensure it is properly managed and not overcrowded
  • Selective licensing – properties in parts of the borough with high levels of anti-social behaviour will have to apply for a licence so we know they meet property and tenancy standards
  • An H&F private landlords’ rental charter – landlords can commit to our standards on housing conditions, charges protecting tenants deposits and security of tenancy, giving potential renters confidence
  • New minimum standards for homes in multiple occupation – to ensure homes are safe and not overcrowded
  • A new social lettings agency – to help residents on modest incomes find homes and help landlords find suitable tenants  

Read how we're improving private rented housing.

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