[nomadking]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

Rogue landlord rents out property without necessary license required by law

https://www.express.co.uk/news/polit...thwark-Dulwich

To be fair, it was the local application of laws, which are another example of councils being vindictive. Forever charging money for not doing anything.
It only applied in certain areas, so would be less easy to be aware of. The licensing system was intended for HMOs, made up of flats and/or bedsits.