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Landlords

On this page you will find links to our information for landlords, including how to apply for the right licence and housing rules.

Top tasks

HMO licences
Private housing standards guidance
Landlord workshops
Enforcement policy
Health and safety standards
Legislation information

Further help

There is also information about:

  • The mediation service for landlords and tenants
  • Enforcement fees
  • Access schemes
  • Planning rules for HMOs
  • Retaliatory evictions

We also have information for landlords about these services:

  • Council Tax
  • Housing benefit
  • Waste

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Need to get in touch? You can email the team at psh@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Return to the housing home page or contact us.

In this section

  • Apply for an HMO licence
  • Fire safety information for landlords
  • Housing standards – health and safety
  • Landlord responsibilities around waste
  • Landlord workshops
  • Legislation information for landlords
  • Private rented sector access schemes
  • Private Sector Housing Enforcement fees 2023

Latest events

  • Healthy living in Paulsgrove – community meeting 3 October
  • Explore Eastney Beam Engine House this autumn 1 January
  • Somerstown Spooktacular 🎃 12 October

Recent news

  • Council update on sustainability 28 September
  • New vouchers and payments help with cost of living 27 September
  • Further funding means more help for homeless in city, as consultation launched 26 September

Let's make it normal to talk about mental health

For World Mental Health Day 2023, Health and Care Portsmouth are asking people to share personal stories of their mental health journeys to let others know that it's OK to talk about it, and to let them know they're not alone.

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