Private Landlords

Do you:

Want to let a property but are not sure what to do next?
Not want to pay costly management or agency fees?
Want a reliable service you can depend on?

We’re here to help.

We offer landlords looking to let their properties through the Council the following free services:

• NO fees or charges!
• Minimal void periods (we can often facilitate a new tenancy within 48 hours)
• Choice of suitably assessed tenants
• Arrange and accompany viewings
• Provision of assured shorthold tenancy agreements
• Provision of a fully photographed inventory
• Carry out right to rent checks
• Carry out check in and check outs
• Tenancy inspections as required
• Tenancy sustainment support
• Option to extend tenancy at the end of the fixed term
• Free membership of the National Landlord Associations’ Landlord Associate Scheme
• Access to support from within the Council
• Possible direct housing benefit payments (dependant on the circumstances)
• Access to the Crawley Deposit Service
• Deposit guarantee means no need to serve tenant with prescribed information or lodge cash deposit in a scheme
• Receive legislative updates via local, free Landlord Forums held in association with the National Landlords Association
• Document check (EPC, gas safety, PAT test)
• No need to advertise, we have tenants waiting
• Approachable, knowledgeable staff, ready to advise and assist

Contact us

You can complete our quick and easy online enquiry form , alternatively you can phone 01293 438282 or email us .

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What if I have more than one property I wish to let?
A That’s fine. Let us know which properties you want to let and we’ll do the rest.

Q Is the service really free?
A Yes. We are looking to assist our customers into the private rented sector therefore rents are expected to be affordable for those dependant on the Local Housing Allowance , however for that you get the services listed at no cost to you.

Q If I no longer want to use the Councils services what do I do?
A Just contact us and let us know. There is no contract or notice period. You are free to use our services again at any time in the future if you change your mind.

We have over 400 live tenancies and work with numerous landlords to provide a quality service in Crawley. Contact us now to discuss how you can join in.

Useful Links:

• Tenancy agreement for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)
• Government Guidance – Renting out your property
• Government Guidance – Renting a room in your home
• Government Guidance – Deposit protection schemes
• Government Guidance – Tenancy agreements
• HSE – Gas Safety
• Gas Safe – Gas Safety Certificate
• NICEIC – Electrical Testing
• Electrical Safety First

Crawley Borough Council Town Hall The Boulevard Crawley West Sussex RH10 1UZ
tel: 01293 438000 fax: 01293 511803 email: comments@crawley.gov.uk