Private sector leasing
We lease your property for a set period of time to accommodate households in housing need. We will be responsible for the property during the period of the lease and you get a guaranteed rent for the period.
- we will carry out the inspection and supply information on any grants available
- rent is set up to the maximum level of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) for the property size in that particular area
- council guarantees monthly rental payment, with an upfront payment of £500 per year of lease
- you are exempt from paying the private landlord licensing fee if the property is in an Ealing ward where the property licensing scheme has been introduced
- council provides ongoing tenancy management - free of charge
- you are responsible for repairs
- at the end of the tenancy, if you do not wish to extend the lease, you will get back the property with vacant possession
Benefits of private leasing scheme
- the council will do a free inspection and give advice on how to improve improvements and grants available
- trouble free
- no commission or finder fee
- the landlord chooses the tenant, who is most suited for the property
- rent guarantee
- the council does all the relevant checks and will assist in completing all relevant forms/applications such as housing benefit application
- free London Landlord Accreditation Scheme( LLAS) voucher worth £100
- ongoing tenancy management
For further information please contact the acquisition officers on 020 8825 8888, or email landlords@ealing.gov.uk.