HMO licensing
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Regulation & Law
Landlords win legal battle with South Coast council over licensing
Ruling shows Portsmouth Council exceeded its powers for HMO licensing – and other councils should take note, says landlord Simon Fletcher.
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Landlord leaders reject new HMO crackdown powers
Ben Beadle, of the NRLA, "fundamentally rejects" call from MPs for councils to be given extra control over HMOs.
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Government rejects calls for new HMO powers
Councils have sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a local level, says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
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London borough brings in some of the country’s toughest landlord rules
Brent’s licensing schemes now cover all types of HMOs as well as standard rental homes – and all are held on a central database for enforcement.
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North West council says strict HMO controls work
Salford Council claims it has taken a tight grip on HMO developments and that its neighbours are following its lead.
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Council slammed for blowing £21,000 on ‘unnecessary’ HMO survey
Welsh Council told it doesn’t need a PR company to find out ‘what the public thinks about HMOs’.
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Council’s poll reveals deep dislike of HMOs among voters
Disgruntled voters want a Kent council to halt the uncontrolled spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation in their area.
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‘Let only’ agents NOT liable for unlicensed HMOs – landmark ruling
Upper Tribunal overturns letting agency’s fine and provides clear guidance on who is liable for unlicensed HMO fines.
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Big northern council takes ‘urgent action’ to prevent HMO oversupply
Bolton is the latest to introduce planning permission requirement for all shared house conversions - nearly two years after first mooting the policy.
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Council allows rogue landlord to keep HMO licence
Bristol Council has fined Josefina Velazquez £11,000 for overcharging student tenants for their deposits but has failed to strip her of her HMO licence.
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