Shameless money-grab as Enfield council hikes HMO license fees by an eye-watering 58%
07 Sep 2020 A new private rental licensing regime in a London borough is being described as “a major step forward in improving living standards” – but comes with a 58 per cent rise in some fees for buy to let investors and professional landlords and shows...Landlord hit with huge fine after council uncovers astonishing web of lies
10 May 2019 A rogue landlady has been hit with a fine of £24,000 after conning her tenants and the local authorities with a complex web of lies. Diana Thompson was taken to task by Brent Council and prosecuted for failure to licence a House in Multiple Occupation...Councils are misusing Property Licensing Fees as a General Revenue Stream
9 May 2019 Revenue raised by landlord licensing schemes should be used to enforce rental sector regulation, according to PayProp. It says that the money raised by licensing could improve standards in the private rental sector if reinvested effectively, with potential...Council Landlord Accreditation Scheme is Unlawful and Discriminatory says RLA
9 May 2019 The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is threatening Oxford Council with a judicial review of its landlord and letting agent accreditation scheme. The organisation says the scheme is ‘discriminatory’ and ‘unlawful’ and it will...Download free booklet Landlords: Get £15,000 for doing nothing
