Blackburn with Darwen council in Lancashire is consulting on a new selective licensing regime covering 1,266 properties on 42 streets. 

Running to July 26 the consultation seeks views on the proposals which will affect landlords who rent private properties to tenants in the designated area.

The proposed area is just outside of the town centre.

The proposed cost of the license in £724 for up to five years. 

Some of the conditions will stipulate that the licence holder has to provide valid tenancy agreements; rent receipts; safety certificates; references on tenants, before issuing a tenancy agreement.

The council claims that if selective licensing is introduced, it would improve the management of the private rented stock in the area; increase the value of properties in the selected area; reduce the turnover of occupants and the number of vacant properties; and cut levels of anti-social behaviour and fly tipping.

You can see the consultation documents here:  http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/selective-licensing