How we charge for a property we find to be unlicensed.
If we find an unlicensed rented property, we add an extra:
- £100 to the fee for an Additional and Selective Licence in the Bedminster, Brislington West or Horfield wards
- £140 to the fee for an Additional and Selective Licence elsewhere in the city
- £140 to the fee for a Mandatory Licence
This fee is to cover our investigation time.
No discounts are available if an unlicensed or “found” fee is due.
Failure to licence an address
If you fail to licence an address that isn't exempt we may:
- take prosecution proceedings
- impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000
If you're convicted, the Court may impose an unlimited fine.
You could also:
- have control of your unlicensed properties taken away from you
- be ordered to repay up to 12 months' rent to the us or your tenants
- be restricted on how you terminate tenancies