landlord registration

gpduffy

hello - does anyone know if fines can actually be issued if a landlord doesn't register under this scheme?

I'm a landlord and costs are tight enough without this - any info would be appreciated

Old_Git

Failing to register

You'll be guilty of an offence if

you give the registrar false information
you rent out a property without registering your details
you fail to provide evidence of your registration in particular circumstances
If you're convicted of these offences you could be fined. If you fail to register or give false information you could be fined up to £2,500. If you fail to provide evidence of your registration you could be fined up to £500.

- See more at: http://www.housingadviceni.org/advice-landlords/mandatory-landlord-registration#sthash.TlFcH5Gc.dpuf

jenny54321

They are doing this in certain areas -the best solution is to maybe purchase ppty in areas where registration is not mandatory.
having just spent 700 on a roof repair I personally disagree with the scheme as it benefits no-one (apart from the govt) and is neither use nor ornament.
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ballyblack

They are doing this in certain areas -the best solution is to maybe purchase ppty in areas where registration is not mandatory.

this is the Northern Ireland Board. Its mandatory here from last week!

warmhands.coldheart

gpduffy wrote: »

hello - does anyone know if fines can actually be issued if a landlord doesn't register under this scheme?

I'm a landlord and costs are tight enough without this - any info would be appreciated

They had a substantial piece on this on OYB (On Your Behalf) the other weekend on Radio Ulster. It is Mandatory and you can/will get fined if found out.... (i.e. disgruntled neighbours, relatives or tenants being prime informers in this case)
When registering ALL people named on the property Deeds need to register, not just one so both myself and my OH had to register for one house.... (Pretty pants that really...... I think)

Personally if I were you I'd do it. It will only be a matter of time before someone will question it....

Cotta

Does this scheme benefit anyone?

qwert_yuiop

Cotta wrote: »

Does this scheme benefit anyone?

It's supposed to protect tenants and is useful for keeping tabs on tax dodging landlords.

ballyblack

and for what every Government department loves Statistics

warmhands.coldheart

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

........ and is useful for keeping tabs on tax dodging landlords.

Actually it's for Council and LPS use only... HMRC will not be allowed access to the information AFAIK.... so don't think it will be used for that. More for Tennant Protection and so "accidental" landlords can be furnished with advise on what is expected from them as Landlords..... can't claim ignorance (not that that would be any sort of excuse) if taken up for something !!

qwert_yuiop

warmhands.coldheart wrote: »

Actually it's for Council and LPS use only... HMRC will not be allowed access to the information

My, you're a trusting soul.

CEON44

Its actually quite quick to register, so not reams of paper to fill in. just do it online. Cant really see any benefit apart from an extra way of taxing