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Rent Smart Brighton and Hove
Decision Maker: Housing & New Homes Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Rent Smart Brighton and Hove is a new citywide
partnership of organisations committed to supporting tenants in the
private rented sector. Rent Smart aims to:
• Increase awareness of rights and responsibilities amongst
private renting tenants and people looking for a place to live in
the private rented sector
• Give tenants/potential tenants more confidence in dealing
with agencies and landlords
• Signpost tenants to up to date information and advice about
privately renting
• Promote use of a ratings system for letting agencies
Following a presentation by Rent Smart toHousing & New Homes
Committee in September 2016, officers were tasked to investigat the
merits and implications of Brighton & Hove City Council
formally joining the partnerhsip. This report summarises officers
findings and makes appropriate recommendations for Members
consideration
Decision:
(1) That the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the Rent Smart Partnership Agreement (Appendix 1) on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council.
Report author: Andy Staniford
Publication date: 16/11/2016
Date of decision: 16/11/2016
Decided at meeting: 16/11/2016 - Housing & New Homes Committee
Effective from: 24/11/2016
Accompanying Documents: