Landlords with properties in Newham are invited to attend a meeting organised by the National Landlords Association (NLA), on Monday 14 November to learn about plans for compulsory licencing across the borough.
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The London Borough of Newham is planning to introduce compulsory licencing for all landlords and charge a fee per property.
The NLA’s free meeting at Stratford Circus will give landlords an opportunity to hear from Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham, who will outline the proposals and brief landlords on the impact the changes could have.
Richard Lambert, CEO, NLA, will outline the effect the changes could have on landlords and describe more effective strategies for dealing with rogue landlords.
He will join David Salusbury, NLA Chairman, on a panel to answer questions from landlords on the proposal.
The Borough of Newham is holding a consultation period inviting submissions until 4 December.
David Salusbury, NLA Chairman, commented:
“The NLA is concerned that compulsory licencing in Newham is the wrong answer to the issues the Council hopes to address.
“In this time of housing shortage, local authorities should be supporting landlords to provide good quality accommodation, not imposing unnecessary extra regulation on those who already comply with the rules.
“We believe that it will only add to the red tape and costs that landlords already face. Local authorities have adequate powers to tackle rogue operators. Licencing will only make the business of letting more difficult.
“I encourage landlords to attend this meeting to help the NLA put our case to the mayor and to make their objections clear to the Council during the consultation period.”
The free meeting is being held on Monday, 14 November at Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX from 6:30pm. It is free and open to all landlords.
