Discretionary Licensing Update
DCLG have recently announced changes to licensing schemes for private rented housing.
The Government has listened to the LGA's calls and councils will now be able to use a broader range of criteria to introduce selective licensing. However, larger schemes will require government approval.
In addition, this week also sees Nottingham City Council win their Judicial review against their controversial additional licensing scheme - http://www.mynottinghamnews.com/legal-challenge-by-landlords-group-thrown-out-by-judge/