Are there any exemptions for selective licensing, for example, if my property is managed by a registered letting agent, or if it's only rented out for short-term lets (e.g., Airbnb)?
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Selective licensing schemes generally do not exempt properties managed by letting agents, nor do they automatically exempt short-term lets. The conditions for exemption depend entirely on the local authority's specific scheme and the nature of the occupancy.
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