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

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