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Council boasts of penalties meted out to HMO owners 

22nd July 2026

Council boasts of penalties meted out to HMO owners 

Another London Labour council wants to renew its licensing regime for smaller houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).  The current Ealing council scheme ends in April 2027, and the council is proposing to extend it for up to another five years to 2032. A statement says: “Licensing inspections can uncover problems that might otherwise...

Burnham lobbied to test private rent controls in one city

21st July 2026

Burnham lobbied to test private rent controls in one city

Labour politicians in Manchester want new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to use the city as a...

Rayner’s Back! Burnham’s surprise choice as Housing Secretary

21st July 2026

Rayner’s Back! Burnham’s surprise choice as Housing Secretary

Angela Rayner’s return to frontline politics is a personal comeback and puts her at the centre...

Council claims to know conditions of HMOs without inspections 

21st July 2026

Council claims to know conditions of HMOs without inspections 

A council claims to know in advance of inspections how many HMOs will have serious hazards. It...

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