Autumn event planned

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 29 September 2009)

This year’s Landlord Open Day is promising to be even bigger than last year’s, with more stands and guest speakers taking part.

Organised by Carlisle City Council, the event will be held on Monday, 12 October in the Civic Centre, between 12.30pm and 5.30pm.

The event is the only one of its type in the county and will provide an opportunity for local landlords to visit a range of exhibits and trade stands, find out about new legislative updates and listen to guest speakers. Last year’s inaugural event was a resounding success and attracted hundreds of visitors.

Invitations to around 250 privately owned and social landlords have been sent out and 25 exhibitors, including local emergency services, health & safety experts, finance representatives, energy assessors and legal advisors, have already signed up to the event.

Guest speakers will also include information on: fire and electrical safety; how to manage refuse and recycling in private rented properties; tenancy law and the benefits of being an accredited landlord.

Cllr Olwyn Luckley, Portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing, said:

“We want tenants to live in safe accommodation and we work alongside landlords to ensure that they are aware of changes in the law and that their properties comply with health and safety regulations. The event will also be used as an opportunity to launch our revised accreditation scheme for landlords.”

For further information about the Landlord Open Day telephone 01228 817341 or email us at housing@carlisle.gov.uk