The Rent Service (TRS) is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. TRS provides valuations for local authorities in England, for use in the assessment of claims for Housing Benefit, where the tenant is renting from a private landlord.
In making a determination, the Rent Officer will consider:
The determination will usually run for 12 months unless there is a significant change to the property or the number of people included within the household.
If you are claiming housing benefit and are planning to rent from a private landlord, you can ask The Rent Service to make a valuation before you sign the tenancy agreement. You need to complete a pre-tenancy determination form (61KB) 
, or from any Council office. The PTD form needs to be signed by you, as the prospective tenant, and either the landlord or landlord's agent, and returned to the local authority Housing Benefit department that covers the area where the property is located. This form must not be sent direct to The Rent Service.
Learn more about The Rent Service by visiting their website, www.therentservice.gov.uk (External website**), and going to their Frequently Asked Questions (External website**) section.
The Rent Service is not part of High Peak Borough Council.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.