The Times in an article today has listed six ‘fast facts’ on the new licensing plans which are expected to be announced formally in a new Green Paper shortly. They are as follows: A new licence-to-let which is expected to cost landlords £50 An independent body which will mediate in disputes between landlords and tenants…
Two reports in the press this morning on landlord regulation. The Times reports that ministers are considering introducing licensing (as recommended last year by the Rugg Report). They anticipate that the costs will be covered by the licensing fee, provisionally put at £50, plus there is also a suggestion that the scheme will help the…
According to a report on the Shelter Scotland web-site, one in four rented properties in Scotland is not covered by the Scottish registration scheme, which came into force three years ago today. It is not all bad news. The report says that the registration scheme has been an impetus to set up landlord training and…
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e-petition against landlord licensing
I have been informed that an e petition to No 10 has now been posted by Mark Horne of Property Hawk. The reasons on the petition are Mandatory licensing would: 1. Undermine the private property rights of a citizen to do what they choose with their property including letting it to a willing tenant. 2….