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Know your rights as a privately renting tenant and your responsibilities as a landlord. Also includes information on Houses in multiple occupation (shared housing).
The Council has a Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy that offers assistance to landlords and first time buyers who wish to bring a property that has been empty for longer than one year, back into use.
When a property has been unoccupied for at least six months and we feel that the property is unlikely to be occupied in the near future, we will consider making an Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO).
Grants for disabled adaptations are available to help you live more comfortably in your own home by providing the necessary alterations to meet your needs.
Ipswich Borough Council is working in partnership with other Suffolk Councils to ensure that all privately rented homes across the County meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
Information on houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and HMO licensing.
Report an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO)
If you suspect a property is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and is not licensed, or you have any concerns about an HMO, you can report this to us online.