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Landlords licensing privacy notice

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Who we are and we do?

We are the Property Licensing and Enforcement Team which is part of the Place Directorate at Waltham Forest Council. Our role is to improve the housing conditions of residents in the borough. Our service licenses properties that need to be licensed under a Mandatory or Selective Licensing scheme.  We also enforce legislation in relation to the conditions of homes in the borough. We carry out proactive work as well as responding to complaints from tenants or neighbours. We also support landlords where we can to ensure that all privately rented properties in Waltham Forest are safe for their occupants.

Why we need your information and how we use it? Click to get info

We need the information from you so that we can determine your licence application and to administer the licensing scheme.

We may contact you from time to time if we feel there are developments in the law you need to be aware of, if we have information that may benefit you or if we would like consult with you about a new policy or procedure.

We will also contact you before the licence renewal date to ensure your property remains licensed.

What type of information is collected from you? Click to get info

We collect information about you [such as your name and address], details of other parties who have a relevant interest in the property and details of the property you are licensing.

Who your information may be shared with (internally and externally)? Click to get info

We may also be obligated to share your personal details with other organisations, partner agencies and external regulatory partners for purposes of law enforcement and fraud and for the prevention or detection of crime, the capture or prosecution of offenders; and the assessment or collection of tax or duty.

How long we keep your information? Click to get info

We are required to keep your information for a minimum of 7 years after which time it will be destroyed