Private Sector Advice Service
The Private Sector Advice Service offers advice and assistance to anyone with housing issues in the private sector. Managed by Housing Services, our officers can speak to you about concerns and offer support.
Private sector housing includes all properties that are owner occupied or privately rented. It doesn’t include council houses or those managed by housing associations.
The service is part of our scheme of assistance document which aims to:
- improve the condition of properties in the private sector
- promote independent living
Our guidance documents describe the information, advice, and support we may provide.
Service eligibility
All homeowners, private tenants and private landlords who live or rent properties in North Ayrshire can use the service.
Anyone with questions about private sector housing may also get in touch.
Available advice
The team will provide advice and assistance on housing matters including:
- rights and responsibilities
- the condition of properties
- common repairs
- landlord registration
- disabled adaptations
- resolving disputes
- energy efficiency
- empty homes
We don’t provide specific financial or legal advice.
Contact
Address: Housing Services Private Sector Advice Team, North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, 3rd Floor (East) Irvine, KA12 8EE