Mirror, it means if your landlord tries to evict you with a “no-fault” notice without this licence licence then you could be owed a whole years’ rent back!
A total of around 50 local authorities in England and Wales require this licence from landlords with half of the areas being in London.That means buy-to-let investors need the licence to let out their property.And, Mandatory licensing – which is the most popular - applies if you’re letting out a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in England or Wales.If the property is being let to five or more people from more than one household who share the facilities (kitchens and bathrooms) then an HMO licence is needed.In some cases, local authorities will practice selective licensing meaning.
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