Councils Given New Powers To Fine HMO Rogue Landlords

Under measures laid before parliament, local authorities will be allowed to set new standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and fine rogue landlords up to £30,000 if they fail to comply. Town halls will be able to set minimum bedroom size standards and impose limits on how many people can live in each bedroom of a licensed HMO. Landlords will also need to provide adequate waste storage facilities in line with council rules. The new measures will come into force from October and will apply to all landlords seeking new HMO licenses. Read more on Inside Housing.

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