14 Sep 26
Contributed article by Des Taylor
A missing council licence record doesn’t automatically mean you’ve committed a licensing offence.
Many landlords panic when a tenant claims their property wasn’t licensed because the council’s online register shows nothing.
But online records aren’t always complete or up to date.
If you held a valid licence, or submitted a valid licence application during the relevant period, the evidence could significantly affect your defence.
Before accepting an allegation, make sure the facts are properly checked.
