How are unregistered landlords identified and contacted?
Local authorities will use a wide range of information sources to identify and chase up unregistered landlords. Examples might include: • Council Tax registers • lists from organisations such as student accommodation services • HMO registers • adverts for rented housing • information from tenants or neighbours • information from other council departments who may come across rented property Use of any information must comply with Data Protection requirements, but there is specific provision in the 2004 Act to allow for information-sharing across local authority departments on the issue of antisocial behaviour, in order to facilitate partnership working.
