Introducing additional licensing across the whole city: reasons for agreement/disagreement

• Of those who ‘slightly’ or ‘strongly agree’ with the proposal to introduce additional licensing across the whole city, just under a tenth feel the regulations are necessary and fair (9%), or that it will improve standards and living conditions (9%)
• Of those who ‘neither agree nor disagree’ with the proposal to introduce additional licensing across the whole city, 7% feel it will only work if the council monitors regulations effectively, or that the proposal is not necessary or adequate
• Of respondents who ‘slightly’ or ‘strongly disagree’ with the proposal to introduce additional licensing across the whole city, just under a fifth feel standards are already in place/ that it is a waste of time and money (19%), and over a tenth feel additional costs will increase rent for tenants (13%)

This table shows the most common themes around why respondents ‘slightly’ or ‘strongly agree’ with licensing across the whole city:
9% of respondents feel the regulations are necessary and fair
9% of respondents feel it will improve standards and living conditions
7% of respondents feel it will ensure standards/ conditions for all HMOs
6% of respondents feel the scheme will protect tenants and ensures their safety
3% of respondents feel it will improve neighbourhoods
3% of respondents feel the scheme will be good if enforced effectively and strictly
3% of respondents feel it is generally a good idea
2% of respondents feel it will tackle ‘rogue landlords’
2% of respondents feel it will ensure accountability of landlords
7% of respondents give other comments
55% of respondents give no comment

This table shows the most common themes around why respondents ‘neither agree nor disagree’ with licensing across the whole city:
7% of respondents feel it will only work if the council monitors regulations effectively
7% of respondents feel the proposal is not necessary or adequate
6% of respondents feel it unfairly penalises ‘good’ landlords and should target ‘rogue’ ones
4% of respondents feel it is not reasonable or proportionate for all houses
4% of respondents feel general disagreement with the number of HMOs
4% of respondents feel it will not work
15% of respondents give other comments
55% of respondents give no comment

This table shows the most common themes around why respondents ‘slightly’ or ‘strongly disagree’ with licensing across the whole city:
19% of respondents feel standards are already in place/ waste of time and money
13% of respondents feel additional costs are increasing rents for tenants
10% of respondents feel it should direct focus on ‘bad’ landlords and areas
8% of respondents feel that the scheme is too expensive
7% of respondents feel will it will negatively affect the rental market and availability
6% of respondents feel general disagreement with the number of HMOs
3% of respondents feel the scheme is too expensive
3% of respondents feel it will drive out landlords
3% of respondents feel the conditions need revising
2% of respondents feel uncertain about the council’s capability to enforce conditions
12% of respondents give other comments
33% of respondents give no comment