Landlord Steering Group
This is chaired by an experienced private landlord. Members include Warwick District Council representatives, local landlords, letting agents, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and Warwick University accommodation providers.
Our main aim is to establish an effective partnership between the local authority and those involved in letting property locally in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
We respond to local and national consultation documents, liaise with district council departments and share information and experience with the wider PRS community. This includes areas such as legislation, codes of practice and legal guidance on housing related issues, property safety standards and management practices. Training, promoting and improving the image of the PRS is achieved through newsletters and Landlord Forums.
Local PRS stakeholders can comment and raise issues for the LSG to consider, by completing a feedback form after attending a Landlord Forum.
Joining the Landlord Steering Group
If you are a local private landlord, letting agent or other PRS stakeholder and are interested in becoming a member of the LSG then please contact:
Balwant Rai
LSG Secretary & Landlord Liaison Officer
Email: balwant.rai@warwickdc.gov.uk
Landlord Steering Group meeting dates
- Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 2.15pm to 4.45pm in Warwick District (TBC)
Landlord Steering Group members
- Terry Samuel, Chair & Private Landlord
- Private Sector Housing Manager, Warwick District Council
- Senior Environmental Health Officer, Warwick District Council
- Runjit Bhopal, Private Landlord
- Jack Carter, Letting Agent
- Rebecca Dean, Letting Agent
- Kam Gadhary, Private Landlord
- Anthony Kempster, Letting Agent & Private Landlord
- Shera Payne, Student Lettings Manager, Warwick Accommodation
- David Quain, Letting Agent
- Nicola Reading, Private Landlord
- Richard Thomas, Private Landlord
- John Warburton, Letting Agent
Testimonial
Joining the Landlord Steering Group has been a really positive experience. It’s about action as well as discussion. Members get the chance to make a real impact and work alongside others who share the same challenges and interests.
Between our three annual meetings, there are plenty of opportunities to stay involved, from writing newsletter articles, volunteering at the twice-yearly landlord forums, to taking on roles such as Communications Lead, Technology Lead or Letting Agent Liaison. It keeps things active and rewarding.
The group has already influenced changes that matter to landlords, such as suggesting updates to HMO licence conditions, better online landlord guidance and feedback on issues like student lettings, waste and recycling and the Council’s private landlord offer. We also receive regular housing updates, which are invaluable.
If you want to share experiences, make connections and have a voice in local housing matters, I would highly recommend getting involved.
Landlord Steering Group Member