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Councils go after criminal landlords in enforcement drive

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Councils across England are cracking down on criminal landlords, with penalties running into thousands of pounds. Hackney Council has pledged...

Author: Readers Question

18th August 2026, 2 months ago | 7

Like many other Renters’ Rights Act policies being introduced, the increase in fines appears to be based on populist belief...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 5 months ago | 15

Landlords could face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for each hazard found in a property and a £40,000 civil penalty for...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2026, 5 months ago | 4

A council has warned landlords that the cost of enforcing the Renters’ Rights Act will be funded through prosecutions and...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2026, 8 months ago | 15

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

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