Landlords

Croydon Council Pledges Action Against Neglectful Landlords

Croydon Council Pledges Action Against Neglectful Landlords

Croydon aims to improve rental housing with a licensing scheme, ensuring safety and tackling mismanagement for tenants. Croydon Council Pledges Action Against Neglectful Landlords Croydon Council wants to improve rental homes. They will use a selective licensing scheme. This aims to help renters in the borough. About one in four people rent from private landlords.…

Edinburgh Landlords Seek Compensation for Short-Term Let Licensing

Edinburgh Landlords Seek Compensation for Short-Term Let Licensing

Landlords file claims for unlawful fees tied to Edinburgh’s short-term let rules. Over £300k claimed, possibly exceeding £1M. Edinburgh Landlords Seek Compensation for Short-Term Let Licensing Edinburgh started licensing short-term lets in 2022. The city became a ‘control zone.’ Owners renting properties not their primary homes needed planning permission. A court ruled planning was only…