Tory criticism of Enfields landlord licensing

The Enfield Council's introduction of a selective landlord licensing scheme has been labelled a “costly farce” by Edward Smith, the Conservative housing spokesman.

The Council consultation period for the introduction of the scheme was considered to have been insufficient by the High Court following the case being brought by local landlord.

Edward Smith declared the  

“The council’s proposed landlord licensing scheme has descended into a costly farce, with legal fees escalating and taxpayers having to foot the bill.”

Enfield Council is appealing against December’s High Court decision. 

Read more in the Advertiser on Enfield Council's political argument on the introduction of selective licensing

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