Responsible for ensuring that privately let accommodation in the city meets reasonable health and safety standards.  Advises landlords and tenants on standards and has legal powers to instruct landlords to improve their properties.  Runs the Council's accreditation scheme for student shared housing and advises on standards for houses in multiple occupation including lettings to asylum seekers.  Launched Sheffield Responsible Landlord Scheme.  Promotes good standards and management across all types of lettings.