We have just discovered our rental property is in a council-designated landlord licensing area. Property licensing under the Housing Act 2004 is intended to crack down on rogue landlords. Then there is additional HMO licensing, covering smaller homes shared by three to four people who also share facilities. Finally, selective licensing under Part 3 of the 2004 Act covers all privately rented properties in a designated area. There are two main consequences for landlords renting out

Source: The Times January 17, 2025 01:33 UTC