Private Rented Sector Offer Policy
Richmond Council has adopted a Private Rented Sector Offer Policy to reduce homelessness and temporary accommodation costs.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee unanimously adopted a Private Rented Sector Offer Policy in July 2026. This policy aims to improve choices for individuals facing homelessness and reduce the council's expenditure on temporary accommodation by assisting them in securing settled private rented homes.
The policy is designed to discharge the council's main homelessness duty and is expected to generate significant financial savings. Projections indicate savings of £40,000 in the first year, rising to £1.92 million annually by 2029-30, based on an estimated 48 private rented sector offers per year.
The policy includes thorough suitability assessments for any accommodation offered, ensuring it can be reasonably occupied for at least six months, and enhances landlord checks. No further discussions on this policy are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Richmond Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee unanimously adopted the policy on July 30, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The policy is projected to save Richmond Council £1.92 million annually by 2029-30. Source 1 Source 2
- The policy anticipates making approximately 48 private rented sector offers per year. Source 1 Source 2
- The policy aims to improve choices for individuals facing homelessness. Source 1 Source 2
- The policy enhances landlord checks for private rented accommodation. Source
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