Tag: licensing
Here’s a radical idea – Stop Shooting Fish in a Barrel
I am writing this after reading an article with the opening line “A Labour MP says that every MP he knows “is desperate for...
Article 4 Directions – a Southampton Perspective
Article 4 Directions for managing HMOs will only work if they are accompanied by good planning policies – a Southampton perspective...
Landlord Fined £4,000 after Tenant Flees Buy to Let Blaze
A landlord was fined £4,000 for failing to carry out fire safety work at a rental property after a tenant had to flee to safety from...
HMO Confusion Could Costs Landlords Fines of £50,000
Planning and licensing rules for shared houses could be an expensive trap for landlords as some councils take on new powers.
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I Will Not Say Sorry for Being a Good Landlord
An article in the Telegraph last week really offended my sense of justice. I am well aware that only landlords can really understand...
The HMO Debate – an admission of defeat.
My last article on Property 118 brought forth a host of questions from landlords wondering whether their property was in or out of...
Licence First – Don’t Shoot the Messenger #6
When a tenant has a beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either negotiate or prosecute, depending on the...