Renters could be refunded thousands of pounds if their landlord has not correctly licenced their property. According to non-profit housing experts Justice for Tenants, if landlords are letting a single property to multiple households, it must be appropriately registered with the local authority.
The council must approve properties intended to be used for multiple occupancies. This includes homes that are rented to multiple households who must share facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms.
Justice for Tenants says that “quite simply, lots of landlords regularly break the law and it’s not fair that tenants suffer for that they can make a bit more money”. They help renters in unlicenced properties get their money back by going to a tribunal.
