Blog · 3 December 2021
BLOG: Why the return of the Landlord Licensing scheme matters
When you say housing and Liverpool, most people – of a certain age – will think Brookside, Bread or even Boys from the Blackstuff.
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News · 3 December 2021
Government approves new Liverpool Landlord Licensing Scheme
The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Health · 11 August 2020
Landlord Licensing consultation – your questions answered
Liverpool City Council is conducting a public consultation over its proposals to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme – known under legislation as ‘Selective Licensing’. Different proposals are being consulted on covering up to 16 (out of 30) council wards. If approved by the Government, the preferred scheme is expected to start in June 2021
Housing · 3 April 2020
Liverpool to challenge Government’s Landlord Licensing ruling
Liverpool City Council is to apply for a Judicial Review of the government’s decision not to renew its life-saving Landlord Licensing scheme.
Housing · 21 August 2019
Unlicensed landlord fined nearly £12,500
An unlicensed landlord has been fined £12,422 for renting out properties that posed a risk to the health of his tenants. Yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), Barry Matthews from Moss Nook in Burscough, pleaded guilty to operating seven unlicensed properties. As part of an investigation by the Landlord Licensing Team, one of the properties, located in
Housing · 22 February 2019
Liverpool property manager fined for rat-infested student home
One of Liverpool’s largest property managers has been fined more than £10,000 for allowing student tenants to live in a rat-infested property which also had a host of fire hazards.
Business · 19 March 2014
Official talks on landlord licensing underway
Opinion Research Services (ORS) to carry out 12-week, independent consultation on issue, starting on 24 March.
