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Council using data analysis to catch unlicensed landlords

4th February 2026

Council using data analysis to catch unlicensed landlords

All privately rented properties in a London borough must from this week be licensed by law.  A new licensing requirement for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has officially come into force in Brent. This comes on top of the borough’s existing schemes for larger HMOs and single-let properties.  And it all means that every single landlord in Brent...

Decent Homes Standard – properties must pass five key measures

3rd February 2026

Decent Homes Standard – properties must pass five key measures

The new Decent Homes Standard (DHS), which will be applied to the private rental sector from...

Landlords needed to test controversial database

3rd February 2026

Landlords needed to test controversial database

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says landlords in England are being invited to take part...

New short lets register likely to kick off this spring

3rd February 2026

New short lets register likely to kick off this spring

A new register of Airbnb and other short let properties may be tested as soon as...

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