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Luton council wants additional and selective licensing
Luton council wants to introduce licensing of all HMO properties across the town and of all privately rented properties within one ward, South Ward. It…
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Lewisham Council to Hit Empty Property Investments Owners
Owners of empty investment properties in Lewisham are due to be hit by Lewisham Council with higher council tax costs. The charge for long-term empty…
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Hackney Council Finally Introduces Extended Landlord Licensing Scheme
Hackney Council have finally introduced their extended landlord licensing scheme following a delay from a landlord legal challenge. The New extended licensing scheme was announced…
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Hounslow Council Landlord Licensing Scheme Halted by Legal Threat
A prospective landlord licensing scheme due to be introduced by Hounslow Council has been scrapped following a threat of legal action by the Residential Landlords…
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Birmingham City Council Imposes First Civil Penalty
Following the introduction of the civil enforcement policy earlier this year, Birmingham City Council has issued its first civil penalty against a House in Multiple…
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Glasgow City Council Seizes Empty Investment Property
Glasgow City Council is set to seize more empty properties in the city as part of a crackdown on derelict properties and absent landlords. Councillors…
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Newcastle Council Propose Landlord Licensing up to £750 per Property
Newcastle City Council are proposing a new licensing policy which would require buy to let property investors to pay up to £750 per property. However,…
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Flintshire HMO Landlord Prosecuted
A Flintshire HMO landlord has been prosecuted for several offences under legislation designed to protect tenants living in shared accommodation. Environmental health officers at Flintshire…
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Suspended Prison Sentence for Slough Landlord Hiding Tenants
A Slough landlord has been given a suspended prison sentence for hiding tenants in illegal flats. Despite failing to get planning permission from Slough Council…
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Council Pays Landlord £100,000 for Slander Claim
Doncaster Council has paid £100,000 to a private buy to let landlord claiming slander against them. The council previously had a working relationship with landlord…