Tag: HMO Licensing
London council unveils ‘Gold Standard’ to its...
To help incentivise compliance with its new licensing schemes, one London council has introduced the ‘Gold Standard’ charter.
Is HMO licensing causing challenges for student landlords?
Hi, it would appear that gaining an HMO licence is bringing a number of unintended consequences, making being a landlord more difficult...
Licensing scheme gives council power to crack down on lan...
A London council claims it will fine landlords more than £30,000 and allow tenants to reclaim up to 12 months’ rent if landlords...
Brent Council’s hypocrisy: Are door-to-door council inspe...
News that Brent Council’s enforcement teams have carried out door-to-door inspections to find ‘criminal landlords’, should send...
London council carries out door-to-door inspections to fi...
Enforcement teams from a London council’s private housing services have carried out door-to-door inspections in targeted areas.
Selective licensing needed to protect tenants, claims cou...
A London council admits that “the majority of landlords do a good job” but still wants to introduce selective licensing to crack...
Councils reap £327m from landlord licensing fees
Britain’s landlords have handed over an astonishing £327,737,160 to the top 50 local authorities through property licensing...
