Selective Licensing
Licensing expert slams government’s selective licen...
A licensing expert has slammed the government’s new selective licensing rules as “not improving standards but lining councils’...
London council cracks down on unsafe HMOs
A London council has launched a rigorous inspection programme to crack down on unlawful and unsafe Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Easier landlord licensing schemes ‘Makes no sense&#...
Local authorities in England and Northern Ireland are to get powers to implement selective licensing schemes without seeking approval...
Council launches selective licensing consultation
A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould.
North East Lincolnshire...
Blackpool approves selective licensing scheme
Blackpool Council has approved a new selective licensing scheme which will come into effect on 1 April 2025.
It says the scheme will...
Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 is...
A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500 properties...
Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme
Gedling Borough Council is set to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme in Netherfield, Nottingham, aiming, it says, to enhance...
