Blaenau Gwent Council have developed a range of services and incentives designed to support landlords and tenant in and looking at the Private Rented Sector.

 

  • General tenancy/ eviction advice for Landlord and tenant. Referrals and signposting to appropriate services if needed.Early intervention to try and resolve disputes and tenancy issues

  • Assistance in accessing Private Rented Sector Accommodation, including information on the Bond Schemes and Rent in Advance

  • Landlord incentive schemes for landlords wishing to work with us in assisting people into their properties

  • Landlord Forum co-ordination

  • Home Improvement Loans

  • Shared Accommodation

Landlords/agents (with helpful guide): 

Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) 2019

Renting Homes Wales (Act) 2016: Tenants, Landlords and Agents

The way you rent is changing for tenants and landlords…

In 2016, the Senedd passed the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 with the aim of making it simpler and easier for landlords and tenants to rent a home in Wales.

The act, which comes into effect on the 1st December 2022, introduces many changes to tenancy laws and will apply to both social and private rented sectors.

For further information click here

If you would like to visit or contact Officers based at the centre please see the following information:

Address:

  • Housing Advice Centre. 20 Church Street, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6BG

Opening hours:

  • 10am-2pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)

Telephone:

  • 01495 354600 (Option 1 - Housing Register / Option 2 - Homelessness)

Email:

  • housing@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk