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Landlords' Forum

We host a local Landlords' Forum every three months. These meetings give us the opportunity to update you on any recent changes in legislation that may affect you as a landlord, as well as providing you with the opportunity to speak face-to-face with Officers from the Housing Division. The forum also enables us to discuss potential new initiatives with you, such as the Landlord Accreditation Scheme.

The last Landlords' Forum meeting was held on 9th May. Please see below copies of the minutes from previous meetings. If you would like to receive an invitation to future meetings, via email, please email us at the address below.

We held a seminar for local Landlords and Letting Agents on 18th May 2011. Please see below copies of the presentations given at the seminar. If you have any questions please email kvaughan@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk .

Please note that the next Landlords’ Forum meeting is due to take place in August. Further details will follow nearer the time.

We also operate a private rent scheme which aims to put people looking for privately rented accommodation in touch with private landlords. For more information follow the link below to Housing Options. There is also some general information for landlords available below.

Cocoon, run by the United Sustainable Energy Agency, is now able to offer free loft and cavity wall insulation to private landlords and tenants across Great Britain. Landlords should take advantage of the free insulation while they can, before the government funding which makes this offer possible is withdrawn. This is expected to happen in the autumn of 2012. Further information is available by downloading the flyer, by visiting the Cocoon website or by calling 0800 80 48 777.

Date Updated: 14/05/12

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Cocoon Free offer

Information on the Cocoon scheme for free cavity wall and loft insulation.

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Minutes from February 2012 meeting

Agenda items: Housing Benefit Surgery, Tenant referencing and inventory photographs, Housing Advice and Private Rent Scheme update, ‘Laying the foundations’ government housing strategy, Affordable Rent, Housing Benefit Changes update, Empty Homes, Green deal and renewable energies.

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Minutes from October 2011 meeting

Agenda items: Housing Benefit Surgery, National Landlords Association, Bucks Floating Support, Local Housing Allowance Update, Housing Needs and Advice, Landlord Accreditation Scheme.

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National Landlords Association - NLA News and Update

A presentation given at the Landlords' Forum on 5th October 2011

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Bucks Floating Support

A presentation given at the Landlords' Forum on 5th October 2011

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AVLAS Presentation

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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LHA Presentation

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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HHSRS Presentation

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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HMO Presentation

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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Letting Agent Presentation

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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Presentation on how to avoid a bad tenant

Presentation from the Landlords and Letting Agents Seminar

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Minutes from February 2011 meeting

Agenda items: Housing Benefit Surgery, The Digital Switchover, Aylesbury Credit Union, Landlord Accreditation Scheme Update, Housing Benefit Changes Update, Damp and Mould Growth.

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Minutes from September 2010 meeting

Agenda items: Housing Benefit Surgery, Housing Benefit Update: Benefit changes, The Hub: Homelessness Day Centre, Who to contact within the council, Government Policy Update, Aylesbury Vale Landlord Accreditation Scheme Update.

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Minutes from June 2010 meeting

Agenda items: AVLAS, Feed in Tariffs and Eco grants, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Government Policy Update, House Prices Information.

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Minutes from February 2010 meeting

Agenda items; Voter Registration, Boiler Scrappage Scheme, Private Rent Scheme (PRS), Landlords Accreditation Scheme (AVLAS).

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Minutes from September 2009 meeting

Agenda items discussed at this meeting - Fire safety, Local Housing Allowance, Gas safety,Private Rent Scheme, Landlord Accreditation Scheme.

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Minutes from May 2009 meeting

Agenda items discussed at this meeting - Housing Benefits Surgery, Choice Based Lettings, Affordable Warmth, Local Housing Allowance, Housing Health & Safety Rating System and Landlord Accreditation.

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Top tips for landlords: Assured shorthold tenancies

A factsheet on dos and don'ts for landlords

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Letting? Are you protecting your tenant's deposit?

Information for landlords on protecting their tenant's deposit

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Gaining possession

A factsheet on gaining possession of a privately rented property let on an assured shorthold tenancy

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Landlords’ Guide to Electrical Safety

A guide to help landlords understand their responsibilities for electrical safety in their properties

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Telephone:

01296 585360

Email:

housingneeds@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk