Ok not stritctly BC or planning but you guys have lots of knowledge and give levelled response. What are your thoughts on the above in general? Dont agree with it one bit do not see any advantage for anyone both LL and T's.
My current situation
My local council where i live, and also rent 2 properties notified all homes within the borough (via a flyer included with council tax calcs) that they were introducing Mandatory LL licencing. I did not see, nor did any of my tenants this flyer so missed out on the discount rate of £180 per property.
I only found out recently when speaking with someone else who is selling a rented property, the LA are chasing them for £500 before they sell on. Next person if renting will have to pay £500 as it is not transferable.
Have tried to contact LA to register the 2 I have at the discount rate as I have approached them but they say I have to pay full amount £1000 as I missed to early adoption discount. Offered to pay at the discounted rate as they have not had to do any "legwork" to track me down but they are saying they have followed all procedures. I have complied with the spirit of the discount as I contacted them within 4 days of finding out about the legislation.
Note that had visted one of the properties about another issue (HMO but non licenseable) due to a friendly neighbour complaint and it was not mentioned in the dialogue between myself and the LA. They did say it was the best HMO they had ever visited
Got another 2 properties in adjacent Borough dare say they will introduce this stealth tax as well
My current situation
My local council where i live, and also rent 2 properties notified all homes within the borough (via a flyer included with council tax calcs) that they were introducing Mandatory LL licencing. I did not see, nor did any of my tenants this flyer so missed out on the discount rate of £180 per property.
I only found out recently when speaking with someone else who is selling a rented property, the LA are chasing them for £500 before they sell on. Next person if renting will have to pay £500 as it is not transferable.
Have tried to contact LA to register the 2 I have at the discount rate as I have approached them but they say I have to pay full amount £1000 as I missed to early adoption discount. Offered to pay at the discounted rate as they have not had to do any "legwork" to track me down but they are saying they have followed all procedures. I have complied with the spirit of the discount as I contacted them within 4 days of finding out about the legislation.
Note that had visted one of the properties about another issue (HMO but non licenseable) due to a friendly neighbour complaint and it was not mentioned in the dialogue between myself and the LA. They did say it was the best HMO they had ever visited
Got another 2 properties in adjacent Borough dare say they will introduce this stealth tax as well