Westmorland and Furness Council is holding a forum for landlords and managing agents in December to support private landlords and managing agents across the area.
Taking place on Monday 1 December from 5pm to 7pm, the FREE event at Barrow Town Hall will help landlords stay up to date with changes in housing law and provide guidance on maintaining good-quality homes.
Recent and upcoming changes in the private rental sector include energy efficiency updates, higher fines for non-compliance, Awaabs Law, and the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Through the forum, the Council will support landlords to understand these changes so they can continue to provide safe, well-managed homes for tenants. Attendees will hear from expert speakers on key issues that matter most right now, with content designed specifically for the Westmorland and Furness area.
The programme includes talks on:
- The Renters Right Bill by Linda Cobb OBE – DASH Decent and Safe Homes Principal Manager
- Anti-social tenant behaviour e.g. tenant damage – how can Landlord’s deal with it? by Alana Davies – NRLA National Residential Landlords Associate - Regional Engagement Executive
- The impact quality housing has on children and young people by Dr Peckham – Paediatrician - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Preparing our homes for future climates by Mr Ashley Wilson - MD Express Plumbing Supplies, in partnership with Daikin Sustainability Centre.
Landlords can submit questions in advance of the event or during registration to ensure the topics that matter the most to them are addressed.
There will also be networking opportunities over refreshments and information available from Council teams including Benefits, Disabled Facilities Grants, Warm Homes Scheme, Housing Standards, Homelessness and external partners who will be on hand to provide advice.
Councillor Judith Derbyshire, Portfolio Holder for Housing, said:
“We want to make sure local landlords have the support and information they need to provide good-quality homes for people living in our communities. The Landlord Forum is an opportunity for landlords and managing agents to hear directly from experts, ask questions, and get advice from Council teams.
“By staying informed about upcoming changes in housing law, landlords can continue to protect their investments and offer safe, well-managed properties to tenants across Westmorland and Furness.”
The event is aimed at all landlords and managing agents with property in the Westmorland and Furness area, no matter the size of their portfolio.
There are 85 tickets available for the Westmorland and Furness Landlords Forum therefore advance booking is essential. To register your place, visit the Try Booking website.
It is the Council’s ambition to run the Forum annually, with locations rotating between Penrith, Kendal, and Barrow.