0:02 AM, 4th July 2023, About 2 years ago 9
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Hello, I asked my solicitor this morning to issue a section 21 notice for a property that I intend to sell. The house is in a selective licensing area in Leicester. I have not applied for a license because I was selling.
The solicitor tells me he can’t issue section 21 until I’ve applied for a licence. This seems a total waste of money to me.
Has anyone else been told this?
Thank you,
Bella
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9:50 AM, 4th July 2023, About 2 years ago
Yes, if you have a tenant in the property, you will have to apply for the licences. Might be cheaper to pay him to leave.
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16:13 PM, 4th July 2023, About 2 years ago
If you fail to get the property licensed your tenant could get a Rent Repayment Order which will be expensive for you.
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16:20 PM, 4th July 2023, About 2 years ago
Selective licensing is a total waste of money, correct.
And yes, you need to have a license in place or you cannot issue a section 21.
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12:58 PM, 5th July 2023, About 2 years ago
You can of course ask the council for a temporary exemption. But it’s a money maker scheme so expect them to say no.
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13:05 PM, 5th July 2023, About 2 years ago
Or if there are empty rooms move in to one of them. (Then you are exempt as owner occupier, I faintly recall check the legislation)
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16:18 PM, 5th July 2023, About 2 years ago
How do you get a licence?
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16:41 PM, 5th July 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Caroline Crute at 05/07/2023 – 16:18
Apply to the relevant local authority. You should find information on the council’s website.
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16:42 PM, 5th July 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 05/07/2023 – 16:41
Thank you
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9:44 AM, 8th July 2023, About 2 years ago
You had a tenant insitu when the Selective Licence Scheme started. Should have got it, sorry.
The licence fee is an allowable expense for tax.
Bit like saying no MOT and driving the car because you have advertised it for sale.
With the way many tenants are, why does anyone not get rid of the tenants before putting their property up for sale.