Landlords, home owners and private tenants
Information for landlords renting to tenants in Swansea on licensing, maintenance and improvements of their properties.
A lot of the work we do is with houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Many of the HMOs in Swansea are in the heavily populated student areas of the Uplands and Castle wards. We look at the condition of the property, the ratio of amenities to occupants, fire precautions and management an dwork with landlords to improve and maintain these standards.
We also deal with complaints from tenants of singly occupied properties and help bring empty properties back into use.
HMO Licensing Policy 2025
The Council is currently reviewing its HMO Licensing Policy with a view to adopting a new Policy for 2025. This would include the renewal of the Additional HMO Licensing scheme for the Castle, Uplands, St Thomas and Waterfront wards.
Houses in multiple occupation
A house in multiple occupation is a property rented out by at least 3 people who do not form one 'household', eg a family, but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen.
Owners of empty properties
Houses that are left empty are a wasted resource as there are many people looking for somewhere to live. There are a number of support options for owners to bring their empty properties back into use.
Rent Smart Wales
In Wales private landlords need to register themselves and their properties with Rent Smart Wales.
Student housing
If you are living in rented accommodation off campus then there are checks you can do to make sure that the house or flat you are in is safe and suitable for you.
HMO advisory service
If you own, or are thinking of buying, a property and are proposing to convert it to an HMO we offer an advisory service.
Get advice on private rented housing
If you live in private rented housing, or are a landlord you can contact us for advice.
Disrepair in privately rented housing
If regular maintenance and repair is not carried out then houses can fall into disrepair and become unsafe.
Gas safety in private rented housing
Landlords must have a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer on all gas appliances in their property every 12 months. You must give a copy of that check to your tenant within 28 days or to a new tenant before they move in.
Contact Private rented housing
- Name
- Contact Private rented housing
- hph@swansea.gov.uk
- Tel
- 01792 635600
Residential mobile home sites
The rights of mobile home owners are covered by specific mobile homes legislation. This is because although mobile home owners own their own home, a site operator owns the land it stands on.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: information for landlords
Information for landlords on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 - effective from 1 December 2022.
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Last modified on 18 September 2024