Westminster City Council is set to engage residents in a consultation regarding a proposed selective licensing scheme targeting private rented homes within the city. The initiative, aimed primarily at residences occupied by families or a maximum of two sharers, comes in response to the growing private rental sector in England amid an ongoing housing crisis. As many residents struggle to access social...
Westminster City Council is inviting feedback on a proposed selective property licensing scheme targeting the private rented sector, with the aim of enhancing rental safety and quality across the borough by2026. The scheme is part of the council’s broader strategy to tackle the challenges posed by the housing crisis, especially in a locality with the largest private rented sector in England. All...
In a significant ruling that underscores the ongoing challenges of tenant safety in London, dodgy landlord Alvaro Odeh-Torro and his company, London Living Group, have been fined approximately £50,000 for serious violations of housing regulations. The fine comes as a result of overcrowding issues in two managed properties, where multiple tenants were found living in unsatisfactory conditions that...
Westminster City Council has initiated a public consultation to discuss the introduction of a new selective licensing scheme aimed at improving standards in the private rented sector across specific areas of the city. As the largest private rented sector in England, Westminster faces unique challenges, particularly amid the ongoing national housing crisis, which has made private renting the only viable...
Westminster City Council is poised to implement a significant new licensing scheme aimed at enhancing the standards of the private rented sector within the borough. As the council seeks to gather feedback from stakeholders—comprised of tenants, landlords, property agents, and community members—the proposed scheme would establish regulations for privately rented homes accommodating families or up to two...
Westminster City Council has initiated a consultation process for a new selective licensing scheme aimed at regulating the private rented sector in the city. This initiative seeks to engage tenants, landlords, property agents, and other stakeholders in providing feedback on the proposed scheme, which is designed to enhance the safety and management of privately rented homes occupied by families or small...
In a significant legal ruling, Alvaro Odeh-Torro, a landlord operating out of Camden, has been penalised with a hefty fine of approximately £50,000 following investigations into serious safety violations in two of his properties. His company, London Living Group, faced scrutiny after reports of severe overcrowding were substantiated, uncovering issues such as inadequate room sizes, compromised fire safety...
Westminster City Council has unveiled a significant proposal aimed at reforming the regulation of private rented homes across the city. This new initiative, part of an ongoing effort to enhance housing standards, involves the introduction of a selective licensing scheme. This scheme seeks to expand the scope of existing regulations beyond houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), which were previously...
As the UK grapples with a persistent housing crisis, alternative housing solutions are gaining prominence. Among these, co-living spaces are emerging as a compelling choice for a diverse range of tenants. Niki Kyriacou from the National House Building Council (NHBC) underscored this trend, revealing that while co-living has not yet seen explosive growth, especially compared to traditional housing segments,...
Rogue landlords continue to plague residents across London, with unscrupulous practices commonly reported. Among the boroughs, Kensington and Chelsea stand out, not for their proactive measures but for their strikingly low prosecution rates of such landlords. Despite receiving an alarming 4,170 complaints over a five-year span, the council has only managed to take one case to court. This gap in enforcement...
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