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The complementary new clause 18 would increase the maximum duration of HMO licensing schemes and selective licensing schemes from five to 10 years. Given that these schemes cost a fair bit to set up in the first place, it does not make sense for local authorities to be limited to only five years of operation. The extension would allow local authorities to advertise longer-term staff posts, including training for new staff, and would allow more time for local partnerships to be set up.