Council Turns To Private Sector Landlords to Solve Housing Crisis

A council has appealed to private rented sector landlords to offer homes for families on its waiting list. Designed to tackle the local housing crisis, South Northamptonshire Council has launched a Private Sector Leasing scheme which will pay participating landlords their rent in advance and quarterly at the Local Housing Allowance rate for up to two years. Minor repairs, plus gas and electricity safety checks, would also be carried out by the council and the property would be returned to the landlord in its original condition subject to fair wear and tear. The property will be managed by the council's housing specialists and the agreement can be extended after two years at the consent of both parties. Read more on 24dash.