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Licences to hit landlords

Series: Financial Times ; 27 January 2001, 24(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Government plans to introduce a licensing system for houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales could force landlords in the student and house-sharing sector out of the market. Properties most likely to require a licence will be those let to six or more occupants, or with over three storeys. The government consultation paper - "The Way Forward for Housing" can be viewed in the housing section of: 'www.detr.gov.uk'. Table.

Government plans to introduce a licensing system for houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales could force landlords in the student and house-sharing sector out of the market. Properties most likely to require a licence will be those let to six or more occupants, or with over three storeys. The government consultation paper - "The Way Forward for Housing" can be viewed in the housing section of: 'www.detr.gov.uk'. Table.