Cherwell District Council expands tenancy relations sessions

Cherwell District Council has expanded its monthly tenancy relations sessions to help tenants with housing issues.

The sessions are part of the council’s efforts to embed the requirements of the Renters’ Rights Act in the private rental market.

Kristian Aspinall, Executive Director Neighbourhood Services, said: “North Oxfordshire renters deserve safe, comfortable and well-managed homes.

“Our team is doing more to reach out to anyone who has concerns about their landlord, tenancy agreement or the standard of their accommodation.

“With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1 May, we are being proactive in making sure that landlords and renters understand, and benefit from, these welcome changes to renting.”

The sessions will be available at locations including Britannia Road Children’s Centre and Castle Quay in Banbury, Bicester Library, and WISH in Kidlington.

The next drop-in will take place on Friday, April 17 at Bicester Library.

Under the new act, private renters are set to gain stronger protections through the end of ‘no-fault’ evictions and the introduction of fairer rent rules.

The drop-in sessions are open to both tenants and landlords seeking advice.

Mr Aspinall said: “We have a friendly and very knowledgeable housing team, and we are delighted to be able to bring this drop-in service to more locations around the district.”