Martin & Co Leicester, in association with JMP Solitionsors, has launched the Legal City Council of the city of Aganinst Leicester on what they consider they are a selective license application rates “irrarazonly extorted”
The owners in Leicester are being charged an amazing 1,290 per property, a figure that the rental agency considers totally unjustifiable compared to the selective licenses rates in other parts of the country.
Despite the high rates, the rental levels in Leicester are not close to the highest, which makes the positions of the partially heinous council, according to Martin & co leicester.
For context, the agency has sacrificed the following examples:
Newham, London: Selective license rates are established in £ 750 per property for a five -year license, with possible discounts that reduce the rate to £ 650 by accredited owners with energy efficiency properties.
Liverpool: The rates range from £ 680 for a complete property license, with discounts available for energy efficiency properties and accredited owners, which lowers the rate to £ 407.
The evidence obtained through a request for freedom of information has revealed that the charges that are charged are totally unjustifiable and do not reflect the real costs of administering the scheme. On the other hand, money is being used to underpin the councils of the Council, in clear breach of the legal principles governing licensing schemes.
“This is causing significant financial difficulties for responsible owners,” Sam Smart de Martin & Co Leicester said. “In many cases, owners simply cannot absorb thesis costs, which means that they are forced to pass them to tenants through higher rentals. This is directly damaging the tenants, which makes the rental market in Leicester even less affordable.
A spokesman for JMP lawyers added: “We welcome more owners who wish to join this action. If you are an owner affected by the selective license rates of the City of Leicester, we recommend that you communicate with us to obtain more information on how you can get involved. We are acting without victory, without a fee, so there is no financial risk for the landowners in the articulations.”
The aim of challenging the legality of rates and looking for restitution for affected owners. The JMP and Martin & Co Leicester dysicitores are determined to hold the Leicester City Council and ensure that license fees are fair, transparent and legal.
