Date Published 19 February 2015
Landlords Are You Licensed
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A CHANGE IN THE LAW AFFECTING LANDLORDS OF PRIVATELY RENTED HOMES
If you haven't already applied and you're running an unlicensed property in Brent, you are breaking the law and could be fined up to £20,000.
From 1st January 2015 in Brent most private landlords will need a license;
•Any House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) should now be licensed, and
•Any privately rented property in the wards of Harlesden, Wilesden Green or Wembley Central should also be licensed.
Landlords and agents should apply and pay for a license online NOW at www.brent.gov.uk/PRSlicensing .
APPLY NOW BEFORE THEY FIND YOU, AS LANDLORDS FACE AN EXTRA £300.00 FINDERS FEE IF THE COUNCIL OFFICERS HAVE TO COME LOOKING FOR YOU.