Ealing Council has said it has been given approval from the Government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities for the council to implement a new private rented property licensing scheme across the borough.
According to the council, the new selective licensing scheme will come into force on 3 January 2023 and is set to be the largest of its kind in west London. It says that the new scheme represents nearly half of all privately rented homes across Ealing.
Landlords will be required to pay a licence fee with discounts being offered to those who become accredited landlords.
Councillor Shital Manro, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for good growth said: “Although the overwhelming majority of landlords in Ealing are decent, law-abiding people, private rented property licensing offers us a means of tackling the minority who aren’t.”
Councillor Manro added: “This is our largest and most ambitious property licensing scheme to date, and it demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting landlords while taking a strong approach to tackling poor property conditions. It will foster greater security for landlords and tenants alike in this vital housing sector.”
More information about the scheme, can be found here.
