A landlord with an ordinary single-family let, no HMO, no lodgers, found his street had quietly fallen inside an expanded selective licensing zone. A 2024 deregulation let councils move fast, and 2026 has seen new or expanded schemes in Leeds, Hackney, Croydon, Manchester and beyond. Here's how the three licensing types actually differ, and how to check if you're now covered.
EICR Codes Explained: What C1, C2, C3 Actually Mean | KT
A landlord filed his EICR in a drawer without reading the codes properly, and found out about his 28-day deadline when the council's remedial notice arrived instead. Here's exactly what C1, C2, C3 and FI mean, which ones carry a legal clock, and what actually happens if you miss it.