Hundreds of landlords have won the right for a judicial review over HIMO selective licensing schemes imposed by local authorities.
Legal 4 Landlords News reported that last week 350 landlords in the Accrington area won the right to be heard in High Court over licensing actions enforced on 1,326 HMO’s by Hyndburn Council.
The landlords claim Hyndburn Council did not consult properly on the move, and now aim to make the council explain their decision in court.
A counterclaim made by the council claiming the landlords application was out of time was thrown out by the court.
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Source: Legal 4 Landlords News
