Private Sector Rented Landlords
Mole Valley prides itself on the relationship which we have with our private rented sector landlords and letting agents. We are here to provide advice and assistance in matters such as landlord and tenant legislation; environmental health aspects and planning requirements.
We also run a successful rent deposit scheme where we help landlords find the right tenants for their properties, offering incentives which are detailed below including free inventory services; tenancy sustainment and cash sums. This scheme has been in operation for 20 years and helped house hundreds of households during this time.
More information can be found via the menus below.
Landlord’s Forum – 8th April 2026
A big thank you to everyone who was able to join our Forum at our Council Offices in Pippbrook on 8th April 2026. The presentation material can be found here.
Our next Landlord’s Forum is currently scheduled for 14 October 2026 at the Council Chamber in Pippbrook, Dorking. To be kept updated regarding this event, please get in touch with us here.
Our next Landlord’s Forum is currently scheduled for 14 October 2026 at the Council Chamber in Pippbrook, Dorking. To be kept updated regarding this event, please get in touch with us here.
A big thank you to all who were able to join us on March 11 for our webinar on the Renters’ Rights Act.
You can access the slides via the button below.
If you are interested in speaking with the Council about finding you tenants for your properties, or simply discussing our offers to landlords, please contact the Private Rented Sector Officers in the Housing team on 01306 879149 or 879151 or emailing the team here.
HomeChoice Plus is our private rented scheme. It’s standard offer to landlords includes:
- 5 week rent deposit bond meaning no need to register deposits with a tenancy deposit protections scheme.
- Arrears and Damages Guarantee – this is an addition to the bond which can be claimed if the bond is exceeded. This is the equivalent of a months rent. A 12 month tenancy is required.
- Free inventory service with a registered company paid for by the Council.
- 12 months tenancy sustainment.
- Free right to Rent checks.
- Close links with colleagues in the DWP and Housing Benefit.
In addition to our standard offer we are also offering the following for properties let from 1 January 2025
- Cash incentives for any new properties let through the scheme
- Cash incentives for any properties relet through the scheme where the rent is at Local Housing Allowance levels for the property size
- Introduction ‘thank you’ payment
- Two weeks void period payment on relets through the scheme
Where Can I Find More Information?
Click here for Latest Deposit and Guarantee Leaflet and How to Claim on a Bond information.
If you qualify for a cash incentive the amounts offered will be as follows;
- HMO – £400
- Studio or 1 Bedroom – £500 – £750 Based on Size
- 2 Bedroom – £1000
- 3 Bedroom – £1500
- 4 Bedroom – £2000
To find out whether you qualify for a payment, please contact the team here.
The Council will pay £250 to any letting agent or landlord who introduces a new landlord to the Council which results in a successful let through the Home Choice Plus scheme.
Where a tenant leaves your property but you agree to the Council finding a new tenant for you, you will qualify for a payment equivalent to 2 weeks rent during any void period that you have. This payment will be made following a successful relet of the property.