Houses in multiple occupation the new rules
Language: English Series: News on the Block ; (32) March 2007, 14(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: States that, although the Housing Act 2004 brought in a new regime for Houses in Multiple Occupation on 6 April 2006, the situation is unsatisfactory as local authorities are still not in a position to supply landlords with the relevant application forms. This has had the effect of leaving landlords unlicensed through no fault of their own. Discusses the costs that landlords will incur in complying with this legislation and the penalties they face if they ignore it.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137467 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137467-1001 |
States that, although the Housing Act 2004 brought in a new regime for Houses in Multiple Occupation on 6 April 2006, the situation is unsatisfactory as local authorities are still not in a position to supply landlords with the relevant application forms. This has had the effect of leaving landlords unlicensed through no fault of their own. Discusses the costs that landlords will incur in complying with this legislation and the penalties they face if they ignore it.