Barking and Dagenham Council is set to implement a borough-wide selective licensing scheme, requiring all private rental properties to be licensed from 6 April 2025. The scheme is among the first to leverage a law change introduced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner at the end of 2024, allowing councils to establish larger licensing schemes without seeking central government approval.
The private rented sector (PRS) in Barking and Dagenham has rapidly grown and now accounts for nearly a third of all homes. According to the council, over 8,000 property inspections have been conducted under previous initiatives, and under the new regime, properties requiring a licence will be inspected before being approved. Fee discounts of up to £250 will be available for landlords demonstrating best practices.
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