Blackpool council want to bring in compulsory licensing for all landlords. The want to charge each landlord £950 per property. Rents in Blackpool are low in comparison to other areas in the country and this amount would affect the incomes of landlords who are struggling with mortgage payments, repairs, insurance etc. This will deter investment in the area and people who can only afford to rent will find it harder to find suitable properties. Blackpool council are unlikely to raise the amount that each tenant is entitled to claim on housing benefit. We urge you to sign this petition so it can be presented to the council as soon as possible.