Landlord licensing scheme ‘under consideration’ in Wales
A new licensing scheme currently being considered in Wales could help to improve the quality of rented accommodation in Cardiff.
The South Wales Echo reported that a new consultation exercise is currently underway in the Welsh city. Under the proposals, all rental properties with three or more people living in them would require a licence as part of the Houses in Multiple Occupation scheme.
Councillor Ed Bridges commented that granting the government body additional licensing powers would benefit tenants in the Cathays area, which has a large proportion of shared student housing and may trial the programme …