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Pressure is on for landlords to get licensed in Brent
Time is running out for landlords and agents letting out properties in Brent to get licensed.
Those who don’t will soon face hefty fines or prosecution.
Brent Council is actively enforcing the licensing scheme and searching for unlicensed landlords.
Borough-wide licensing in Brent has been the law since April 2024. All landlords renting out properties in Brent, except Wembley Park, need to obtain a licence.
The scheme aims to improve living standards for renters and build on Brent’s positive relationships with private landlords.
The Leader of Brent Council, Councillor Muhammed Butt, said:
“We have received more than eight thousand applications, but we know that there are still several thousand more applications that have not yet been made.
“Our message is clear to those landlords who have not yet applied for their license: your time is running out. Our enforcement team will find you if you choose to ignore the law, and breaking the law could cost you up to £30,000 in fines and a prosecution as well.”
In 2023, the council issued its first banning order against a landlord, preventing him from letting houses in England for five years. Brent Council say they have licensed more houses in multiple occupation than any other London borough and they have one of the most proactive enforcement team in the capital.
The message from Brent Council is clear. Don’t get caught out, get licensed.
Further details on how to apply for a licence are available on: www.brent.gov.uk/getlicensed
Our free guide containing more information about property licensing and HMO planning restrictions in the London Borough of Brent is available here.
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