Rented House Licence Fees Prompts Row

A group which represents Nottingham landlords has said a rise of more than 50% in licence fees is unjustified.  The city council is increasing the cost of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) from £640 to £980 for a licence of up to five years.  East Midlands Property Owners (EMPO) claimed the move was unfair at a time of economic hardship.  But the authority said there had not been a rise in five years and the money would help keep property standards up. Read more on the BBC website.