Leeds Landlord Lobby Group is a grassroots organisation formed by landlords in Leeds who are directly affected by the city’s newly proposed Selective Licensing Scheme.
Our members include small and medium-sized private landlords who care about the quality of housing in Leeds, but who strongly believe that policies affecting the rental sector must be fair, lawful, and evidence-based.
The Selective Licensing Scheme introduced by Leeds City Council will require private landlords in large parts of the city to obtain licences for rented properties and comply with a range of conditions and regulatory requirements. Whilst we support good standards in housing, we have serious concerns about how this new scheme has been developed and implemented — particularly in terms of transparency, proportionality, and fairness.
Why This Matters!
The proposed Selective Licensing Scheme will affect thousands of properties across Leeds, and in the future potentially thousands more, bringing significant costs and obligations for landlords. These decisions have long-term consequences not only for landlords, but also for tenants, rental supply, and housing affordability across the city.
We believe major policy changes must be:
- Properly consulted on
- Legally sound
- Backed by clear evidence
- Applied fairly and consistently
What We Stand For?
We’re not opposed to regulation or higher housing standards — far from it. Our aim is to ensure that any regulatory framework is justified, proportionate, and focused on solving real problems rather than placing undue burdens on responsible landlords and, ultimately, tenants.
We believe:
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Policy should be based on evidence and proper legal basis, not assumptions or postcode-based criteria.
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All housing providers should be treated equitably — not just private landlords.
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Fair consultation and meaningful dialogue with landlords is essential before schemes are adopted.
We’re not opposed to regulation or higher housing standards — far from it. Our aim is to ensure that any regulatory framework is justified, proportionate, and focused on solving real problems rather than placing undue burdens on responsible landlords and, ultimately, tenants.
By organising collectively, we wish to make sure landlords in Leeds have a strong, informed voice in discussions that affect the future of the private rented sector — locally and nationally.
What We Support?
We support policies that promote transparency and accountability in the housing sector. Our group stands behind initiatives that aim to improve housing quality while ensuring that regulations are fair and reasonable. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where landlords and tenants can thrive together.
Our support extends to measures that enhance tenant rights while also protecting landlord interests. We advocate for educational programs that inform both parties about their rights and responsibilities, contributing to a more informed and cooperative community.
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What We Don't Support?
We do not support unfair, unjust, or disproportionate approaches to housing regulation.
We do not support policies that are introduced without meaningful consultation, without clear evidence, or without proper consideration of their wider impact on landlords, tenants, and the availability of housing in Leeds.
We do not support blanket schemes that treat responsible landlords in the same way as those who fail to meet their obligations, nor do we support enforcement-led approaches that prioritise revenue generation over genuine improvement.
We do not support heavy-handed decision-making, opaque processes, or the use of statutory powers in ways that fail the tests of fairness, transparency, and proportionality.
Our position is clear: regulation must be lawful, evidence-based, and applied in a way that is fair to all parties involved.
Our Concerns!
While Selective Licensing is presented as a tool to improve housing conditions, we believe the current scheme raises serious concerns, including:
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Lack of clear evidence justifying the scale of the scheme
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Insufficient consultation with landlords
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Disproportionate financial and administrative burdens
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Failure to consider the impact on rents, supply, and tenant choice
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One-size-fits-all approaches that ignore good landlords and well-run properties
We believe housing policy should focus on tackling poor practice where it exists — not penalising the majority who already comply with the law.
Support Us
If you are a landlord in Leeds, this scheme affects you — whether directly today or indirectly tomorrow. Acting alone, individual landlords often feel powerless. Acting together, we can ensure concerns are heard and taken seriously.
Whether you choose to join, stay informed, or simply lend your support, every voice matters.
Together, we can push for fairness, transparency, and balance in Leeds’ housing policies.
By supporting Leeds Landlord Lobby Group, you help:
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Strengthen the collective landlord voice
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Promote fair and lawful housing policy
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Share accurate information with other landlords
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Encourage accountability in local decision-making
landlordsjudicialreview.org
It explains the legal, procedural, and evidential concerns that have led us to pursue a judicial review, including serious questions around consultation, proportionality, fairness, and the proper use of statutory powers.
This is not a campaign against regulation or housing standards. It is a challenge to the way in which decisions have been made and imposed, and whether those decisions meet the legal thresholds required of a public authority.
We encourage visitors to review the information carefully, as it provides the full background to why we believe a judicial review is necessary, justified, and in the wider public interest.
GO FUND ME PAGE
Support the Campaign
Challenging public policy through proper legal channels is neither simple nor inexpensive. Our pursuit of a judicial review is being undertaken carefully, responsibly, and in the wider public interest — but it can only continue with the support of those who believe in fairness, transparency, and lawful decision-making.
Every contribution helps us meet the costs associated with legal advice, expert input, and the procedural steps required to properly challenge the way the Selective Licensing Scheme has been introduced.
If you believe that housing policy should be evidence-based, proportionate, and subject to proper scrutiny, we invite you to support our campaign by donating via our GoFundMe page.
Together, we can ensure that important decisions affecting landlords and tenants alike are properly examined and held to account.
How You Can Help
You don’t need to be legally trained or politically active — just concerned about the direction of housing policy in Leeds or indeed the wider policy in the UK PRS.
We are a small but dedicated group of Private Landlords but only by scale can we take on the might of large local authorties and central government. So if you can bring any expertise to the table and you are;
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Private landlords in Leeds
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Property owners affected by selective licensing
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Professionals working within the private rented sector
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Supporters of fair housing policy
We would really like to hear from you.
Phone
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Address
Office 5, 22 Landlord Lane, Leeds, LS1 2AB