Targeting Rogue Landlords
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) is expanding rapidly, bringing complex challenges for local authorities tasked with ensuring housing standards and tenant safety. A small minority of rogue landlords are responsible for a disproportionate number of housing violations. These individuals often operate across multiple properties and sometimes across borough boundaries, making them difficult to track.
OccupID helps councils connect the dots. By creating a unified "Golden Record" for every property, we can identify patterns of ownership and management that indicate systemic non-compliance. This allows enforcement teams to target the worst offenders effectively, rather than dealing with isolated incidents.
Supporting Selective Licensing Schemes
For councils implementing or managing Selective Licensing schemes, accurate data is crucial. OccupID can help identify all properties within a designated area that fall under the PRS umbrella, ensuring that landlords cannot evade their licensing responsibilities. This comprehensive view maximizes scheme compliance and revenue generation.
Map the PRS
Gain a clear, data-driven understanding of the true size and scope of the PRS in your borough.
Improve Standards
Proactively identify properties likely to suffer from poor conditions or disrepair.
Licensing Compliance
Ensure all eligible properties are registered under mandatory or selective licensing schemes.