Thursday, 2 April 2015

Landlord Licensing Scheme Branded a “Populist Vanity Project”

A new licensing scheme for landlords in Liverpool has been condemned as a “vanity project” that will do nothing to protect tenants from crooks. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) hit out at Liverpool City Council’s scheme.  All private landlords in the city must apply for a five-year licence for each of their rented properties as a way, the council argues, of improving standards in the sector. But with over 23% of households in the city in private rented housing, the RLA is warning that the scheme will not protect tenants. Read more on the Housing Excellence website.

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