Failure to apply for a licence constitutes a criminal offence subject to a criminal conviction or a fine of up to £30,000.

If you rent an unlicensed property you will not be able to use section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to evict your tenants.

Tenants will be eligible to apply for a rent repayment order for up to 12 months of rent.  Please contact us at prpl@lbbd.gov.uk for advice.