A406 Road closure
The Eastbound slip road from A406 to Harrow Road is currently closed due to a burst main water valve. Affinity Water have a specialist contractor carrying out the repair, which is expected to be completed early next week. Please plan your alternative route in advance.
Planned maintenance notice
We are carrying out essential maintenance on My Account from Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2025. During this time, our online Council Tax and Benefits services will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Renting in the private sector
What do you want to do?
Advice and information
Find a place you can afford
The solution to homelessness is to find a place you can afford in the private rented sector. It is likely that most affordable places are outside of Brent.
A guide to private renting
Useful information on your rights as a tenant and what you should expect from your landlord
Adaptations, grants and making changes to your home
Grants are available to help you, or loved ones, remain independent and live safely in your home
Poor housing conditions and repair disputes
What you can do if you feel your home is unsafe or in poor repair
The eviction process
Help and advice paying your rent and what to do if you are facing possible eviction
Housing benefits and support
If you are unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits, Housing Benefit may help you to pay your rent
Rent Repayment Orders
Information on Orders requiring a landlord who has committed a relevant offence to repay rent, housing benefit or universal credit
