Council search power increase
Language: English Series: Herald ; 25 March 1999, 4(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Office has announced a licensing scheme to cover houses in multiple occupation. Councils will be allowed to withhold licences where they are concerned about sanitation, fire safety or disrepair, and they will be given powers to search properties they suspect of not having a licence.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3512-21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 92377-1001 |
The Scottish Office has announced a licensing scheme to cover houses in multiple occupation. Councils will be allowed to withhold licences where they are concerned about sanitation, fire safety or disrepair, and they will be given powers to search properties they suspect of not having a licence.