Day 2 - on board for tenant advice in Sparkbrook

Matthew Smith is a Principal Enforcement Officer in the council’s Private Rented Services team and works to bring the city’s empty properties back into use.  Since April, his team has brought more than 200 properties back into use, meaning more good quality housing in established neighbourhoods, less crime and financial gains for the city.

This week is Private Rented Sector Week, and Matthew is working with colleagues to advise tenants and landlords in Stockland Green, Sparkbrook and Soho - areas with a particularly high private rented sector.

Matthew’s blog reflects on the second day on board the bus in Sparkbrook. (See