Tag: licensing
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HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Art...
Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4 areas, one expert...
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Accidental landlords warned over selective licensing schemes
Amateur landlords are being warned about the dangers of new selective licensing schemes which could lead to hefty fines.
The councils...
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Another council unveils HMO licensing – at £1,001 each
Sandwell Council says it will use additional licensing to tackle the ‘poor management of properties’ and the scheme will...
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Reading consults on wider HMO licensing scheme
Reading Borough Council is seeking feedback from landlords on a new licensing scheme designed, it claims, to improve the quality of...
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Jersey landlords ‘disappointed’ by new rented...
The Jersey Landlords Association (JLA) says it is disappointed with the implementation of the island’s new rented dwelling licensing...
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London’s councils hit landlords with record fines
Councils in London are tightening their grip on landlords and letting agents who fail to comply with selective licensing rules as fines...
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City’s selective licensing scheme sees a surge in a...
A council’s mandatory licensing scheme for private landlords has received a higher-than-expected response in its first year.