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A London council says it’s been given the go ahead by Housing Secretary Michael Gove for an “unprecedented” third five-year term.
The council - Newham, where 63 of the 66 councillors are Labour - claims it is “at the forefront of championing renters rights.”
Coming into force from June 1 2023, once the existing scheme ends, the new one takes over in 22 out of 24 wards in the borough.
Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz, says: “I’m delighted that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has granted Newham council an unprecedented third five-year term. It’s a testament to our commitment to always champion the interests of our residents and renters rights. No residents in Newham should live in substandard properties managed by unscrupulous landlords”.
The authority claims the scheme will tackle poor property conditions, high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, as well as giving protection to private renters and ensuring they live in safe and warm homes.
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Bet tenants will be thrilled to get another rent rise.
I sold my Newham flat when I moved out of it in 2014 rather than rent it out under their unacceptable licencing scheme and never regretted it. I bougt 2 in the North with the money instead and increased my return as well.
It’s not unprecedented he has done same thing in Ealing Borough where labour has a majority of 59 out of 70, Liberal Democrats 5, Conservative 5.
Previously Council had Mandatory HMO’s, Additional HMO’s and had sought Government permission for 3 extra Wards for Selective Licensing which they got for June’22.
Roll on here’s comes the New Discredited Housing Secretary in Blue and gives them permission for remaining 12 Wards, making it Borough wide licensing for Private landlord that couldn’t be got before.
He is using Labour Council’s to do his dirty work for him.
Evening Standard 27/4/2022 : London Rental market descended into chaos due to extreme Rental Property Shortages leaving tenants struggling to find somewhere to live . Number of Rental Properties down 44% on 2021 figures.
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