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Old 05-02-2011, 20:40   #31
claytonender
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Re: BBC Breakfast News in Accrington - Private Landlords

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 View Post
I dont fully agree with that as often with these things, the majority often end up paying for the sins of the minority.I know from personal experience that one of the main problems for decent landlords is the payment of housing benefits being paid directly to the tennant this makes getting it sometimes a problem if you are unlucky to get a bad tennant.
Whilst it can be a problem that rent is paid direct to the tenant - the landlord of the house featured was actually getting the rent direct.

This is the website of the Hyndburn Landlords who are seeking to stop Selective Licensing in Hyndburn.
Hyndburn Landlords - Selective Licensing will affect YOU
In his interview Grant Shapps said that councils can use Selective Licensing to control bad landlords - but councils can only control them if they are allowed to implement the scheme. Although I do question whether Grant Shapps turely wants to tackle this modern day Rachmans.
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