Leasing or selling your property for affordable housing

Benefits and responsibilities of leasing your property

  • you receive rent without managing the tenancy
  • you do not have to deal with tenants directly
  • we act as the landlord and handle all tenancy management
  • we collect rent and cover extra costs associated with letting
  • we guarantee to return the property in the same condition as when first let, at no cost to you

What you must do

  • carry out works to bring the property up to our minimum standards
  • register as a private landlord
  • obtain an electrical safety certificate
  • obtain a gas safety certificate if the property has gas
  • keep the property wind and water tight

You must register as a private landlord before leasing your property.

Page last modified: 14 November 2025