Licensing ‘helps tenants report problem landlords’
Worcester landlords and residents are nearing the end of a formal consultation on whether a licensing scheme should continue for a further five years.
The city council has been running an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs since 2015. The scheme requires landlords to meet required standards on safety, fire safety measures, heating, repairs, and more in their properties.
The licensing scheme has to be renewed every five years and is currently due to come to an end in August 2025. Read full article