Welcome to the Ipswich Private Sector Housing dedicated residential landlords page.
The purpose of this page is to give you relevant and up-to-date information and guidance on areas relating to Private Sector Housing. This includes things such as: the Enforcement Policy; Grant availability; and, information on the Housing Act 2004.
This page does not cover areas such as Housing Benefits or Housing Advice.
You will also be able to access the Public Registers when they are available.
A copy of the presentation, Replacing the Fitness Standard - The Housing Health & Safety Rating System, made at the last Landlord's Forum in November 2005 can be obtained by contacting us, details below. Also, if you have not previously received an invitation to one of our Landlord's forums, and would be interested in receiving information about future forums, please let us know.
Please feel free to make any comments you wish by emailing: private.housing@ipswich.gov.uk
Factsheets
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Licence Application Documents
Registers
Licensed HMO's
Contact Details
Private Sector Housing
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DE
: 01473 433025
Fax: 01473 433027
Email: private.housing@ipswich.gov.uk
Other Useful Contacts
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www.arla.co.uk Association of Residential Letting Agents
www.assetskills.org A site giving guidance on the new Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
www.odpm.gov.uk Home page for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, giving information on current housing issues.
www.rpts.gov.uk Home page for the Residential Property Tribunal Service, the body reposnsible for hearing appeals aginst Notices/Orders.
www.opsi.gov.uk Home page for the Office of Public Sector Information, where you can find information and copies of legislation and regulations.
www.bsi-global.com/index.xalter Home page for the British Standards Institute, where you can find out about British Standards.
www.firesprinklers.info Home page for the Fire Sprinkler association, where you can obtain a list of accredited sprinkler installers.
www.corgi-gas-safety.com Home page for CORGI, for issues regarding gas safety.
www.niceic.org.uk Information regarding electrical installations
www.eca.co.uk Information regarding electrical installations
www.suffolk.gov.uk/PolicingAndPublicSafety/FireAndRescueServices Information on Suffolk's Fire & Rescue Service
www.suffolk.police.uk Information on the services offered by the Police including issues on anti-social behaviour