Overview
- Harvey & Wheeler owner Gareth Martin said he, not a former employee, bears responsibility for the missed rental licence and called it an innocent oversight.
- Emails show Nicholas Joicey was told by Harvey & Wheeler a selective licence was required, and the Mail on Sunday reported Knight Frank had earlier given similar advice.
- Rachel Reeves has applied for the Southwark selective licence, and local guidance indicates fines are typically used when landlords fail to act after warnings.
- Tenant group Justice for Tenants reports a rise in rent‑repayment order enquiries, and renters can seek up to 12 months of rent back in eligible cases.
- Conservatives including Gareth Davies are demanding a fuller investigation, while Reeves has not appeared publicly since the story broke and is scheduled to speak on Tuesday.