Tag: Local Authority

Is the EU standard fire blanket suitable for my HMO?
Hi, I own a shared flat occupied by 3 people (twins plus friend) in Inner London that has now become an HMO. I applied for a licence,

Local Authority want to put the local housing allowance r...
Hello Everyone, I am in the process of letting my property through a council.
The rent is higher than the local housing allowance rate...

Selective Licensing Inspections – Council Fines?
Hello, can I please canvas opinions amongst members? I own two leasehold flats in the same building, within one of the designated selective...

The government are on cloud nine when it comes to selecti...
I recently wrote a letter to the Housing Minister regarding the selective licensing scheme in Nottingham. I received a reply from the...

Long leaseholder problems?
Hello, I have a long lease on a purpose-built flat in London which I occupy. Other flats in the block have been let by their leaseholders...

An open letter to Polly Neate at Shelter
Below, we publish an open letter from Property118 reader, ‘Dismayed Landlord’.
He details issues about helping his tenants...

Annual Inspection Certificates for HMOs – Am I on t...
I have a 6-bed HMO (2 storeys and unlicenced). I was inspected recently by the local authority and all was found to be pretty much...