Tag: Local Authority
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 the right Track?](https://www.property118.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Track-193x250.jpg)
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...
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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...
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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,