A local authority is hosting a free event for local landlords which will give them insights into latest developments in the private rented sector and access to the latest industry and regulatory knowledge to thrive.
The Westmorland and Furness council is inviting private sector landlords to attend its Landlord Forum event taking place in Kendal Town Hall on January 31 2024, from 5pm to 7pm.
The authority says the event will provide landlords with “helpful insights regarding tenancy management, eligibility for home upgrade grants, government updates relevant to the private rental sector, and advice on how to support vulnerable residents.”
Landlords can look forward to updates from a panel made up of representatives from the council’s housing team, the National Residential Landlords Association and the Department of Work and Pensions. There will also be networking opportunities and information available from partners including the Home Upgrade Grant and Disabled Facilities Grant teams.
The session will tackle key topics such as central government policy changes and future expectations as well as direct benefit payments to landlords including recent changes and uplifts. Attendees will also learn about Property Links, a unique free service that supports landlords and tenants at risk of homelessness through matchmaking.
A council spokesperson says: “We know that private landlords play a fundamental role in the local housing sector, not just as property providers, but as pivotal contributors to our communities.
"The council is really keen to collaborate with our local landlords. We can offer support in navigating the complex web of regulations and responsibilities that come with being a landlord, from understanding safety obligations to keeping pace with the latest developments and best practices in the sector.
"We hope plenty will be able to join us at the Forum event!”
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A positive story involving a council. I am getting too cynical because I am looking for the catch and cannot see one.🤔
So they can say we told you so.
If they can explain all the law changes in 2 hours it must be a Christmas miracle.
Nice part of the world, probably not too infested with the metro liberal elite so possibly a bit of common sense up there with all the fresh air.
It's to teach you how to be a social landlord provider thats the catch.
Nope, not me, never going to happen. 🤣 Social Housing is for the councils and Housing Associations, not for me.😀
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