Frequently asked questions
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Housing FAQ's
Q: Please could you give me the details of the rent deposit bond scheme?
Q: What is Selective Licensing?
Q: What does being 'Fit and proper' mean?
Q: What does 'Selective' mean in relation to Selective Licensing?
Q: Why introduce Selective Licensing?
Q: How are these areas Chosen?
Q: Why has the area be chosen?
Q: Does Selective Licensing weed out bad landlords?
Q: What if a Landlord fails the 'fit and proper' test?
Q: Is Selective Licensing a penalty against good landlords?
Q: Are private landlords deliberately targeted by licensing?
Q: Do all properties need a licence?
Q: I have a couple of lodgers who live with me do I need a licence?
Q: Who should be the licence holder?
Q: How long would a licence last?
Q: Is a licence application required for each property?
Q: Can the Council refuse to issue a licence?
Q: As a landlord or agent, what happens if I don’t get a licence?
Q: Are there conditions attached to the licence?
Q: What happens if licence conditions are breached?
Email: enquiries@hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1254 388 111
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