Crackdown on “Rogue” Landlords and Agents

December 21, 2015

Enough is Enough, Landlords and Agents  who let out filthy and unsafe homes are about to get a shock, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis will be announcing the biggest package of measures to drive out these  “Rogue Landlords” and Agents.

Those that let out unfit properties will face fines of up to £30,000 under new laws to be unveiled this week, Councils will be given new powers so that they will be able to issue new civil penalty notices to offenders, fines will apply across the board.

Those Landlords and Agents who constantly break the rules when it comes to providing homes that are of a reasonable standard and that do not conform with the basic regulations required will face being banned for at least 12 months, a database of offending  landlords and letting agents will also be available for council staff to access.

Mr Lewis reportedly  said: “The private rental sector is still afflicted by too many rogues, who rent dangerous, dirty and overcrowded properties without a thought for the welfare of their tenants. We are determined to crack down.”

 

 

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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