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Election results

Local government in Surrey is changing, from 1 April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council will be replaced by a new unitary authority called West Surrey Council.

Visit our election pages for the results of the council elections held on 7 May.

Help with private renting

House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

If the property has five or more people who are not related, the landlord must get a licence from us. If your landlord does not have a licence you can report it. 

Report a suspected unlicensed HMO

You can also make an application for a Rent Repayment Order if your landlord has failed to comply with legal notices or they are renting a House in Multiple Occupation without a licence from the Council.

Apply for a Rent Repayment Order (opens new window)