Bolton Council intends to make an application to the Government to gain
approval to introduce a Selective Licensing scheme within an area of the
Tonge with the Haulgh ward.
The Housing Act 2004 gives Councils the power to introduce the licensing of
private sector rented houses within a designated area. The changes in the
law mean that Bolton Council can introduce Selective Licensing where
licensing would be of benefit to the local community and will ensure that
management standards in the private rented sector are regulated.
The benefits of Selective Licensing include:
If introduced a private landlord would have to apply to be licensed and
should they fail to meet the basic requirements they cannot operate as a
private landlord. Also, if they meet licensing standards now but breach the
conditions at a later date then we could revoke the original licence.
If you would like to find out more information about Selective Licensing
please follow the link below.
Selective Licensing proposals on the Bolton Council website (opens in a new window)
