Planned system maintenance
We are carrying out essential maintenance on parts of My Account this weekend. As a result, Council Tax and Benefits services will be unavailable from Saturday 26 September until 5pm on Sunday 27 September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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
The Renters' Rights Act - for tenants
The way private renting works in England changed on 1 May. These changes come from the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Read more.
Help with private rented sector issues
If you are having issues in your tenancy, we can support you to resolve them early - before they become more serious.
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