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The London Borough of Lambeth is proposing to make all Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the borough subject to additional licensing.
Many under-25s are priced out of renting in England, with some paying up to 251% of their wage on housing, research has revealed.
Manchester City Council is considering extending its selective licensing schemes to up to 12 new locations across the city.
Analysis by Liverpool City Council found that its previous landlord licensing scheme resolved almost 96% of the 24,000 complaints it received.
The ruling, which puts landlords and letting agents at risk of legal action if they bar housing benefit tenants from renting, has been hailed by Shelter.
The new scheme, which will be put to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet this Friday, would be based on poor property conditions and would cover around 80% of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
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