[CROYDON, 12/12/2018] - MS Webb & Co., a bailiff and security consultancy company based in London, carries out property inspection in cases of illegal sub-letting. Recent statistics show that a significant number of landlords in the UK have experienced issues with tenants sub-letting their property without their permission.

Sharing Economy Boom Made Way for Illegal Sub-Letting

A survey published in May 2016 conducted by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) reported that 15 per cent of landlords in the UK have seen rental advertisements of their property without their permission. Forty-eight per cent of these landlords are located in London.

RLA's report found that instances of illegal sub-letting rose along with the popularity of the 'sharing economy' in the UK. Many people became attracted to the profitability of sub-letting, particularly through platforms like Airbnb, considering that the sharing industry had an annual revenue of £144,227,328 as of 2016.

The Consequences of Illegal Sub-Letting

According to RLA, many landlords found out that their property is being sub-let when they made a visit or heard complaints from neighbours. They also lost thousands of pounds to increased maintenance bills and rent.

Illegal sub-letting can leave landlords in breach of their mortgage and insurance contracts. They also have to face fines called 'civil penalties' depending on the property and the offence. There are other legal implications that are specific to cities or regions.

Property Inspection Against Illegal Sub-Letting

In England and Wales, landlords have the right to enter and inspect their property, usually giving their tenants at least 24 hours' notice, except if it is an emergency.

MS Webb & Co., a bailiff and security consultancy company, provides property inspection and other bailiff services to landlords in England and Wales. The company extends their services to landlords who have decided to forfeit the lease as a last resort in dealing with their tenants.

MS Webb has a network of bailiffs and agents who provide fast and reliable services available 24 hours, seven days a week. Clients can expect to engage with experts who work in a professional and friendly manner.

About MS Webb & Co.

For over 25 years, MS Webb has been providing their services to England and Wales due to their extensive intelligence network and a wide range of resources. Apart from bailiff services, the company also provides property security solutions for banks, law firms and other major business entities.

For more information, visit https://mswebb.co.uk/.