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Private Rented Housing The Housing and Public Health Division oversees the improvement and maintenance of standards in the private rented housing sector.A large proportion of our workload relates to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), especially those within the heavily populated student areas of the Uplands and Castle wards. Primarily with HMOs, we are concerned with the condition of the property, the ratio of amenities to occupants, fire precautions and management. We also deal with a large number of complaints from tenants of singly occupied properties. The Division has two strategic aims:
Further information on private rented housing can be found below. If you have any queries please contact us on (01792) 635600 or by emailing us at evh@swansea.gov.uk  If you live in private rented housing, or are a landlord, and would like to contact us regarding problems, or if you would like some advice, please use the form below.
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This page last updated on September 7 2010