Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Guidance for landlords on managing and licensing HMOs. Change to HMO licensing system Apply for or manage your HMO licence and check key dates for moving to the new online system. Support for landlords Renters’ Rights Act: information for landlords Understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what landlords must do under the new rules. One-to-one support for landlords Book a one-to-one session for tailored advice and support on private renting in Portsmouth, online or in person. Landlord webinars Join landlord workshops to learn about responsibilities, updates and best practice. Private rented sector access schemes Explore private rented sector access schemes and get support to secure housing. Disabled Facilities Grant for landlords Support for landlords to adapt rental properties for disabled tenants. Landlord and tenant mediation service Get help resolving disputes between landlords and tenants with a mediation service. Council Tax: FAQs for landlords Answers to common questions for landlords on Council Tax liability, tenants and empty properties. Housing Benefit: landlord FAQs Guidance for landlords receiving Housing Benefit payments. Contact the private sector housing team Contact the team for help with private rented homes, landlord issues and housing concerns. Health and safety of properties Space and amenity standards for HMOs (PDF) Your responsibilities Understand landlord responsibilities and how to manage rental properties correctly. Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections Information about property inspections and housing safety checks. Housing Health and Safety Rating System How hazards in homes are assessed and managed by the Council. Gas safety Legal duties for landlords to ensure gas safety in private rental properties. Electrical safety Guidance on electrical safety for landlords in the private rental sector. Furniture safety Safety requirements for furniture provided in private rented properties. Waste responsibilities Understand landlord responsibilities for managing waste and rubbish for private sector housing. Enforcement policy and fees Private Sector Housing Enforcement fees 2026/27 Check enforcement fees for private sector housing and understand charges for non-compliance. Private sector housing enforcement policy Read the private sector housing enforcement policy and see how standards are maintained.
Change to HMO licensing system Apply for or manage your HMO licence and check key dates for moving to the new online system.
Renters’ Rights Act: information for landlords Understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what landlords must do under the new rules.
One-to-one support for landlords Book a one-to-one session for tailored advice and support on private renting in Portsmouth, online or in person.
Landlord webinars Join landlord workshops to learn about responsibilities, updates and best practice.
Private rented sector access schemes Explore private rented sector access schemes and get support to secure housing.
Disabled Facilities Grant for landlords Support for landlords to adapt rental properties for disabled tenants.
Landlord and tenant mediation service Get help resolving disputes between landlords and tenants with a mediation service.
Council Tax: FAQs for landlords Answers to common questions for landlords on Council Tax liability, tenants and empty properties.
Contact the private sector housing team Contact the team for help with private rented homes, landlord issues and housing concerns.
Your responsibilities Understand landlord responsibilities and how to manage rental properties correctly.
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections Information about property inspections and housing safety checks.
Housing Health and Safety Rating System How hazards in homes are assessed and managed by the Council.
Waste responsibilities Understand landlord responsibilities for managing waste and rubbish for private sector housing.
Private Sector Housing Enforcement fees 2026/27 Check enforcement fees for private sector housing and understand charges for non-compliance.
Private sector housing enforcement policy Read the private sector housing enforcement policy and see how standards are maintained.