Tag Archives: HMO Licensing
HMO Licensing – How not to do it
New rules relating to licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) came into force August 2011. Landlords should be aware of these rules, which require a local authority licence when a property is shared by three or more unrelated individuals. There are some exceptions but a recent court case has shown that landlords should
Private Landlords: are you ready for more legal changes?
The law is raining down on private landlords and over the next few years there will be major changes affecting you and your tenants. Ahead of the pack is the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 which should be in force by the end of this year. If you’re really keen or just looking for
