A council statement announcing a complex new licensing regime for the local private rental sector claims “landlords and agents who are...
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01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Abusive landlord prosecuted for obstructing council officers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Legal_Action-400x310.png)
An unnamed landlord with a large portfolio of homes has been prosecuted by Portsmouth council for obstructing officers in carrying out...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Council tells landlords to apply for new licenses from this week](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_licensing-400x310.png)
A council is warning HMO landlords to apply for a licence ahead of a new regime starting this week. From September 1...
29 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Over 1,000 responses to consultation on HMO licensing](/upload/images/library/HMOlicensing.png)
A 10 week consultation by Portsmouth council on proposals for new HMO licensing has finished with 1,050 responses. Licences are required for...
17 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![HMO Consultation wants views of people working nearby](/upload/images/library/Tablet-Millennials-400x310.jpg)
Tenants, landlords and those living or working near houses in multiple occupation in Portsmouth are being urged to share their experiences...
08 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Two month mediation project starts - is it really long enough to succeed?](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Sad-Tenants-Evicted-400x310.jpg)
An innovative pilot project aiming to reduce evictions by providing free mediation between private landlords and tenants has been launched in...