Private Sector Housing

Essential guidance for people renting in the private sector.

General guidance on houses in multiple occupation and how they are managed.

Information about the council’s paid advice service for landlords.

Information about the property management redress scheme and legal requirements.

Information about empty homes and why properties may be left vacant.

Information about property inspections for immigration applications.

If you have identified through an official search that a local land charge exists on a property due to enforcement activity undertaken by the Private Sector Housing team, you should enquire about how to make a repayment and how to get this charge removed.

Information about damp and mould, including advice for tenants and landlords.

Fees and charges for private sector housing services.

Information about HMO licensing, applications and licence requirements.

This Privacy Notice provides information on how we process your personal information with regards to all applications.

This inquiry examines the scale and impact of the current situation, with local data and evidence selected where possible, to underpin national research findings.

These policies provide a framework for Colchester City Council to fulfil its legal responsibilities to regulate housing conditions across the city.

Find guidance detailing a landlord's obligation around gas, electrical, smoke and carbon monoxide safety.