Cornerstone on Mandatory, Additional and Selective Licensing

ISBN-13: 9781526502124 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 304 str.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Mandatory licensing a. Overview b. Houses in multiple occupation: i. legal definition ii. exceptions iii. section 257 HMOs c. The licensing requirement and exceptions Chapter 3: Additional and selective licensing a. Overview b. Scheme designation i. Grounds for designation ii. Fee setting iii. The consultation process: legal requirements iv. Notification requirements post-designation v. Scheme duration vi. Confirmation and general approval c. Challenging scheme designations i. An introduction to judicial review 1. Pre-action procedure and time limits 2. Grounds for review 3. Remedies d. The licensing requirement and exceptions e. Scheme review and revocation Chapter 4. Licence applications a. Overview b. Application process c. Key concepts: fitness, suitability, rogue landlords and banning orders d. Licence conditions and general requirements e. Licence fees f. Licence duration g. Variation and revocation h. Appeals Chapter 5: Scheme enforcement a. Overview b. Criminal sanctions i. Offences relating to the licensing of HMOs ii. Offences relating to selective licensing iii. Sanctions iv. Appeals c. Civil sanctions i. Rent repayment orders ii. Restrictions on tenancy termination Appendices A: Primary legislation B: Secondary legislation C: Guidance D: Forms E: Precedents F: Useful information