A council says it’s introducing a new licensing scheme to clamp down on irresponsible landlords whose actions are affecting the health of tenants.
The proposed schemes put forward by Croydon council are for a selective licensing regime which would, in the council’s words, “improve poor property conditions.” This would require all private landlords in 14 wards to hold a licence and to meet certain requirements, including taking action against bad tenants.
The wards concerned include some 32,000 privately rented properties – 74% of the borough’s total.
Jason Perry, who holds the title of Executive Mayor, says in a statement: “As part of our work to improve housing standards across the borough we have done much to improve social housing. This proposal is about looking to use Council powers to do what we can to drive up standards in the private rented sector too.
“We have many responsible landlords in Croydon – this scheme will evidence their professionalism and highlight those who are irresponsible and currently bringing down the reputation of the sector in the borough. I encourage anyone with an interest to take part in the consultation when it launches next month
“We know that poor housing conditions and irresponsible landlords can have a devastating impact on residents’ health, wellbeing, and life chances. That’s why we are proposing to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme in the borough.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today