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Issue Date: 7 February 2007
Support sessions will improve Newcastle’s private rented sector
Private tenants and landlords across Newcastle will be able to access free advice and support at a series of drop-in sessions taking place across the city.
The Newcastle Private Rented Project, which was set up to support the city’s private rented sector, will be holding regular events where tenants and landlords can discuss any issues surrounding their tenancy. The sessions will take place:
• St Martins Centre in Walker every Thursday 2pm - 4pm
• Montague Full Service School every other Wednesday from 7 th February 10am till 12noon
• North Benwell Neighbourhood Management Office at 80 Ellesmere Road all day every Wednesday
• Student Advice Centre, Student Union Building, Newcastle University every Monday 12noon till 3pm.
Claire McMullen, Manager of the Private Rented Project commented: “We are committed to maintaining and improving excellent standards of private rented housing provision across Newcastle. These free sessions will allow us to help landlords and tenants to provide and receive good quality private rented housing.”
Landlord Dominic Robinson said: "If the Project can provide the service across the city that it has been providing in the West End it would be amazing, it will finally provide that link for both tenants and landlords now it can operate across all areas."
The team is funded by the housing market renewal pathfinder Bridging NewcastleGateshead, and is a partnership between private landlords, Newcastle City Council, Home and NomadE5.
For further information about the Private Rented Project contact (0191) 273 6103 or visit www.privaterentedproject.co.uk