Council proposes 50% landlord fine uplift

Property118 Council proposes 50% landlord fine uplift Landlords in one local authority area could see locally set housing fines increased by up to 50% where the council finds aggravating factors such as previous non-compliance, a breach lasting more than six months or deliberate offending. It is now consulting on a tougher Housing Services Enforcement & Financial Penalty Policy, drawn up after new duties and powers under the Renters’ Rights Act. Proposed starting penalties include £20,000 for failing to carry out required electrical remedial work and £20,000 for serious breaches of HMO fire or