Property News · November 29, 2018

Rogue landlords: 90% of local authorities fail to issue fines


FoI responses from 293 English councils reveal string of weaknesses in private rented market lawAlmost 90% of local authorities failed to use new powers to fine rogue landlords last year, in the latest finding to suggest tenants are being failed by a lax enforcement regime.It follows a Guardian and ITV News investigation in October, which revealed a string of weaknesses in the legislation governing the private rented market and which also raised questions about the rigour with which certain councils pursued any offenders. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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