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Licensing

Licensing

Organized file folders labeled 'Licenses' for property rental management.

Labour says licensing is here to stay, despite arrival of landlord database

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
The government says selective licensing will stay in place, despite the Renters Rights Act reforms. ...
Person handing over license documents to landlord in office.

Landlords do the right thing – but must still buy a licence

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A council says many landlords “already do the right thing” - but are still going to have to pay for a new licensing scheme. ...
Person handing over license documents to landlord in office.

Activists say Christmas clampdown ‘deters criminal landlords’

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
An activist group says a surprise government announcement will deter criminality amongst some landlords. ...
Person handing over license documents to landlord in office.

Rubbish! Landlords risk fines because TENANTS are fly-tipping 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Sefton council on Merseyside has written to licenced landlords and managing agents ...
Organized file folders labeled 'Licenses' for property rental management.

Labour council introducing Gold Standard for ‘good landlords’ 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A London Labour council is introducing a so-called Gold Standard ...
Hand stamping 'Approved' on rental document for landlords.

Council tells landlords to get HMO red tape in order 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A council has issued what it calls ‘a reminder’ to landlords to abide by HMO licensing and property standards. ...
Row of Victorian townhouses with bay windows and stone facades in a residential area.

Council wants to deny landlords the right to use existing planning law 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Another council wants to get tough on all forms of Homes in Multiple Occupatio ...
Landlord license stamp and licensed stamp for property rental.

Ex-landlord’s battle continues over selective licensing schemes

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
The landlord is in a long-running dispute with his local authority over licensing ...

Council backs tougher Great Yarmouth landlord licensing scheme

  • Written by: Marc Shoffman
Councils have voted for a new selective licensing scheme in Great Yarmouth, covering 5,000 private rentals. ...
Person handing over license documents to landlord in office.

Selective Licensing is increasing – landlords urged to abide by the rules

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Propertymark has told landlords to abide by the increasing number of Selective Licensing schemes ...
Landlord license stamp and licensed stamp for property rental.

Labour council to pocket millions from new licensing scheme

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Owners of most privately rented homes in Hackney will require a license ...
Legal gavel on a wooden block representing property law and landlord rights.

Eight landlords get criminal records for failing to license properties

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Eight private landlords have been convicted for failing to comply with Rent Smart Wales regulations ...
Organized file folders labeled 'Licenses' for property rental management.

London Labour council launches huge selective licensing scheme

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Westminster’s Labour council has officially launched a major Selective Licensing scheme ...
Person handing over license documents to landlord in office.

Council to vote on tighter rules for private landlords

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A council will next week vote on a new licensing scheme covering 5,000 private rentals ...
Person arranging wooden blocks spelling 'LICENSING' for landlord regulations.

Another day, another council wants landlords to buy licences

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
This council has set a registration deadline of January 6 ...

Councils no longer giving landlords second chances

The warning says no landlord, anywhere, is immune from the...
Big Ben clock tower with Union Jack flag overlay in London.

Renters Rights Act triggers changed tenant behaviour, says agent

Tenants are increasingly discerning, claims the agent...
Frustrated landlord with hand on forehead reading paper at home.

Landlord shift expected this autumn, warns lettings agent

A prominent agent says he’s expecting a “significant shift” in...
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