Newham and Bexley have become the most recent London
authorities to start licensing consultations. Both authorities have cited
supply and demand problems and increased anti-social behaviour as the need for
a change in licensing. The introduction of a licensing scheme will require the
condition of a property to comply with specific standards relating to fire
safety, provision of amenities as well as space standards alongside the licence
holder will also be required to be deemed suitable by the local authority.
Bexley is considering implementing a selective licensing scheme for private
rented properties due to the high number of complaints the council receives of
anti-social behaviour or nuisance behaviour per property. Read more on the RLA
website.
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