Welcome to the Private Rented Sector Website

This website is a gateway to information on the private rented sector in the UK. It collects the cumulative knowledge and experience of organisations that work with the private rented sector to prevent and tackle homelessness. It provides a starting point for those new to this area as well as a valuable reference point for those already familiar with the private rented sector.
 
The information and tools collected here are intended for a wide range of stakeholders. They will be particularly valuable to local authorities and voluntary sector agencies that help vulnerable people to access and sustain private rented accommodation. It is also a comprehensive resource for private sector landlords, tenants, and those wishing to rent in the private sector.
 
Latest private rented sector research from Crisis
Download the Crisis policy briefing A private matter? Private tenants: the forgotten victims of the repossessions crisis and check out our survey on Local Housing Allowance, recently featured in an Inside Housing article. To find out more about the work of Crisis visit the Crisis website.
 
Developing the site
This website was set up by the London Housing Foundation to be a key portal for information, resources and innovation for those working to tackle homelessness in conjunction with the private rented sector. Crisis' work with the private rented sector dates back to 1997 and we are committed to sharing best practice from around sector. We want to ensure that as much information is gathered here as possible so please contact us at private.renting@crisis.org.uk if you know of resources or information that would be useful to the users of this site.
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