Crackdown in Brent on 'beds in sheds' menace

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Legal

Brent Council is to begin a crackdown on the problem of 'beds in sheds' in the borough.'Beds in sheds' refers to outbuildings in residential gardens rented out in contravention of planning rules, with Brent believed to be one of the worst affected boroughs in the country.The council has been granted £163,745 by the Goverment to address the plight of people who are exploited by illegal landlords who let out poor quality, unsuitable accommodation.One of the measures the council is considerin...

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