PRIVATE landlords, agents and any other organisations with an interest in private sector housing are being urged to attend a special landlord’s forum next month.

The event run by Hambleton District Council takes place on Wednesday, October 11 at Evolution Business Centre, County Business Park, Darlington Road, Northallerton at 1.30pm.

Guest speaker Gina Allen, Safer Hambleton co-ordinator will discuss the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and the powers available to tackle anti-social behaviour

And to ensure everyone is up to date with legislation changes the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will be attending to answer questions about Universal Credit which affects people of working age in receipt of Child and Working Tax Credits, Income Support, JSA income based, ESA income related and Housing Benefit - and what this will mean to landlords and their tenants.

To book contact Marion Harrison on 01609 767216 or email marion.harrison@hambleton.gov.uk.

The district council’s Environmental Health Officers will also be available to offer advice. on condensation, damp and mould.