The list of people supporting the abolition of landlord licensing grows.

Given that landlords that don't meet the minimum standard simply let properties illegally, I am rather inclined to agree. Regulation is needed though, so what is the solution?

https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/ditch-property-licensing-and-embrace-property-mots-expert-tells-councils/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LLZ_24_02_2021&utm_campaign=LandlordZONE%20newsletter%20%28inc.%20poll%29%20-%2024%20February%202021&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_content=&utm_medium=email

https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/2/tory-mp-says-council-licensing-just-a-charge-on-good-landlords