A local authority has delayed the start of new licensing schemes by two months because its own systems are not ready.
Southwark Council in London should have implemented its schemes on November 1.
However, it is concerned about the risk of a legal challenge if it did not give landlords enough time to apply for licences before the scheme starts, and acknowledged that its back office systems would not be ready in time.
The council will now start accepting applications on November 1, with a new start date of January 1.
Agents in the area are being warned that the Southwark schemes are very complex and will require careful studying.
Consultancy site London Licensing has more here
Incidentally, we have said it before, but London Licensing is a very good site, run by Richard Tacagni. It is an essential resource for anyone working in the London lettings business – and it’s free!
We would also regard it as very useful for agents in places outside London where authorities are bringing in licensing.
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Another borough where the Council have to admit they and the police have systematically failed to maintain law and order with many pockets or anti-social behaviour.