Rachel Reeves is now working on getting a selective rental licence from Southwark Council after the Daily Mail exposed her illegal renting out of a property in Dulwich Wood. For a period of at least 16 months…
The licence usually costs £900. In November last year, when Reeves was already illegally renting out her house, the exact same situation occurred in nearby Camberwell. Also in Southwark…
A landlord and letting agency were ordered to pay over £3,000 for an unlicensed property only months ago. The fines were reduced following their early guilty pleas. Labour Councillor Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Neighbourhoods, said at the time:
“This case demonstrates our commitment to holding landlords and letting agents accountable when they fail to meet their legal obligations. Licensing ensures that rented properties in Southwark are safe and well-maintained for our residents. We will continue to take action against those who put tenants at risk and encourage residents to report unscrupulous landlords.”
Civil financial penalties can go higher than £20,000. A new black hole…
UPDATE: A Southwark Council spokesperson said:
“Southwark Council requires private landlords to acquire a selective license in order to rent out their homes if they live in specific areas. This is in order to protect tenants and ensure landlords are complying with housing requirements, providing safe, well-maintained homes.
“Selective licenses are acquired by sending applications to the council, which we then assess and approve subject to conditions.
“When we become aware of an unlicensed property, we issue a warning letter advising the landlord that they have 21 days to apply for a license – enforcement action such as fines are reserved for those who do not apply within that time or where a property is found to be in an unsafe condition.
“We cannot comment on individual cases.”
UPDATE II: According to Number 10, ‘new information‘ has come to light…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”