Posted December 12, 2013

The Council has recently launched a consultation into Liberal Democrat proposals to tackle rogue landlords.  This consultation was launched following a Lib Dem motion to the Council last year.

Landlord licensing has recently been introduced in the neighbouring borough of Newham and if we can introduce this law in our borough then it would require all landlords in a selected area to be licensed.  If landlords did not meet certain standards and conditions then their license could be revoked, stopping them from renting out property.

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Bob Sullivan says: 

“Many residents are suffering in properties that just aren’t up to standard and paying too much for poor housing that is blighted by anti-social behaviour.  Selective licensing could give control to the Council to stop these rogue landlords from operating.”

Please see the Council’s draft document for information and consultation –

http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/Pages/News/selective-licensing.aspx