1. Are you?

 

2. How many properties do you own and/or manage inside the area?

 

3. How many properties do you own and/or manage nearby (outside of the area but within a one mile radius)?

 

4. Do you think the area has any of these issues?

Area 1Area 2
High levels of crime
High levels of antisocial behaviour
Problems with rubbish and fly tipping
Properties in poor condition
Properties that are not energy efficient
Overcrowded properties
People moving in and out of the area often
Poorly managed private rented properties
 

5. Have any of your properties in the areas been affected by these issues in the last three years? (please tick all that apply)

Area 1Area 2
Antisocial behaviour
Problems finding tenants
Problems getting references
Rent arrears
Overcrowding
Residents who are struggling to pay rent due to increases in the cost of living (gas/electricity/food)
 

6. To what extent do you agree that landlords should do the following:

Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Supply the tenant with a tenancy agreement
Ensure the property has valid certification (including gas safety, electrical testing and carbon monoxide alarms)
Ensure new tenants provide references
Make sure that the premises and its grounds are in a clean, safe, and habitable state prior to new tenants moving in
If a premises has gated alleyways, the landlord should provide keys at the start of the tenancy
Ensure that tenants are aware of behaviour that may constitute antisocial behaviour
Take all reasonable steps to deal with nuisance and antisocial behaviour by tenants of people visiting the premises
Ensure that tenants know how to report faults or disrepair and provide timescales for fixing these
Make sure the tenant is provided with all recycling and refuse bins at the start of the tenancy and understands the collection arrangements
 

Please state if you agree or disagree with the following statements:

7. Councils should have more oversight to make sure that private landlords act professionally and manage properties to a high standard.

 

One way that Councils can improve standards in the private rented sector is through selective licensing. To find out more about what selective licensing is, please visit this link: Background | What is selective licensing? | Manchester City Council

8. The Council should introduce licenses for private rented properties in the area.

 

9. If we were to introduce selective licensing, the area on the map above is the right area.

Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Area 1
Area 2
 

10. What support or services do you think could be given to landlords to make sure they manage their houses to a high standard?

 

11. Previously, the Council has offered a discount for landlords who apply for the scheme during the 3-month designation period.

 

Do you support the early bird discount?

 

12. What do you expect that the impact of introducing selective licensing on your properties will be?