Great Yarmouth’s selective licensing scheme faces a formal legal challenge after landlord representatives issued a pre-action letter warning they will seek judicial review unless the…
Landlords in Blackpool are warning that selective licensing fees could push them to sell their properties, as a councillor highlights the financial pressure facing portfolio…
When even the Chancellor of the Exchequer falls foul of landlord licensing laws, every property investor in Britain takes notice. Rachel Reeves has admitted she…
North Devon Council is considering introducing a selective licensing scheme for landlords, proposing fees of £750 to £900 for a five-year permit. The council’s aim…
In a move aimed at enhancing the living conditions for private renters, Brent, a borough in northwest London, is set to implement a comprehensive landlord…
Landlord licensing is a considerable source of income for some local authorities. It is demanded by tenant action groups. But does licensing really raise standards,…
A recent Upper Tribunal decision has overturned the basis of awards in Rent Repayment Orders and made this a far more ‘hostile environment’ for landlords,…
