Episode 37: Licensing issues & ebike safety warning

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  examine frustrations with local licensing schemes, and safety issues around ebikes and escooters that may be stored in your rental properties. Ben and Richard are joined by landlord Karen Gregory who has had to wait for years for one of her licensing applications to be processed, and Russell Moffatt, whose Metastreet software was developed to help local authorities process applications. With temperatures plummeting this month, Landlord Support Team leader Danny McKeown-Henshall talks boilers – and the importance of ensuring you have the correct documentation. Later in the show we are joined by Charlie Pugsley, Assistant Commissioner at London Fire Brigade, who shares the latest data on ebike and e-scooter fires – the fastest growing fire risk in the capital. Last year alone three people died and more than 50 people were  injured as a result of fires started by these vehicles, with Charlie discussing advice you can give to your tenants, to keep them – and your properties – safe. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email [email protected]  ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account’ section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other’ then ‘NRLA Podcast’ from the dropdown menu. More information To read a full transcript of the show click here. For more information on licensing in your area click here. For information from London Fire Brigade on ebike and escooter safety click here.