Tag: Selective Licensing

Government to gather data on council PRS enforcement staffing

Government to gather data on council PRS enforcement staf...

The government has confirmed it will introduce a mandatory collection of private rented sector (PRS) enforcement data, including information...

Council claims civil financial penalties harder to enforce on rogue landlords

Council claims civil financial penalties harder to enforc...

A council admits it has only issued three civil financial penalties of up to £30,000 for unlicensed properties and no rent repayment...

Landlords’ association warns council’s selective licensing plan is ‘unlawful’

Landlords’ association warns council’s selective licensin...

A landlord association has urged a council to pause its upcoming selective licensing scheme, branding it “unlawful” and claiming...

Selective licensing schemes set to expand in 2026

Selective licensing schemes set to expand in 2026

2026 could see hundreds more selective licensing schemes introduced as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, prop-tech firm Kamma...

Government insists selective licensing and PRS Database serve different purposes

Government insists selective licensing and PRS Database s...

A peer has raised concerns over the potential overlap between selective licensing schemes and the upcoming Private Rented Sector (PRS)...

Landlords win concessions on licensing fees but costs will still hit renters

Landlords win concessions on licensing fees but costs wil...

A landlord organisation has welcomed a council’s decision to reduce a selective licensing fee and scale back inspections, but warns...

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry thre...

A landlord is warning that councils gaining more powers for implementing forced intended entry to a rented property will ultimately...

Southwark councillor resigns in selective licensing scandal weeks after Rachel Reeves controversy

Southwark councillor resigns in selective licensing scand...

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special...

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fees under Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fe...

Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing row exposes growing regulatory burden on landlords

Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing row exposes grow...

Landlords urged to check compliance after Rachel Reeves licensing scandal

Landlords urged to check compliance after Rachel Reeves l...

Rachel Reeves could be forced to repay tenants as Southwark Council leads in licensing fees

Rachel Reeves could be forced to repay tenants as Southwa...

Landlord slams selective licensing as cause of Nottingham’s homelessness crisis

Landlord slams selective licensing as cause of Nottingham...

Four London councils plan or expand Selective Licensing schemes

Four London councils plan or expand Selective Licensing s...

Government rejects calls to extend council landlord licensing powers

Government rejects calls to extend council landlord licen...

Council approves major selective licensing scheme

Council approves major selective licensing scheme

Organisation claims Renters’ Rights Bill will strain councils despite more powers

Organisation claims Renters’ Rights Bill will strai...

Council’s selective licensing scheme branded ‘nothing but a cash grab’ by landlords and tenants

Council’s selective licensing scheme branded ‘nothing but...

Sadiq Khan pushes for rent controls under new devolution powers

Sadiq Khan pushes for rent controls under new devolution ...

Council’s selective licensing team says landlords CAN break the rules

Council’s selective licensing team says landlords C...