Tag: council fines landlords

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Council fines landlords £5,000 over poor EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2026, 2 months ago | 15

A council has targeted more than 550 private rented properties rated EPC F or G and issued £5,000 fines. Wandsworth...

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Renters’ Rights Bill hands more power and money to councils through tougher enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 11 months ago | 2

The only people to benefit from the Renters’ Rights Bill will be councils, claims a legal expert. In an exclusive...