Tag: Local Authority
Selective Licensing Inspections – Council Fines?
Hello, can I please canvas opinions amongst members? I own two leasehold flats in the same building, within one of the designated selective...
The government are on cloud nine when it comes to selecti...
I recently wrote a letter to the Housing Minister regarding the selective licensing scheme in Nottingham. I received a reply from the...
Long leaseholder problems?
Hello, I have a long lease on a purpose-built flat in London which I occupy. Other flats in the block have been let by their leaseholders...
An open letter to Polly Neate at Shelter
Below, we publish an open letter from Property118 reader, ‘Dismayed Landlord’.
He details issues about helping his tenants...
Annual Inspection Certificates for HMOs – Am I on t...
I have a 6-bed HMO (2 storeys and unlicenced). I was inspected recently by the local authority and all was found to be pretty much...
Rise in working families claiming benefits for housing
As early as Christmas working households claiming support for private sector rent could outnumber those in which nobody works, says...
Subletting Scams – why landlords are afraid to repo...
Many landlords are fearful to seek help from their local authorities in terms of dealing with subletting scams.
Just imagine this,
