Councils Caught Out Over Failing To Tackle Bad Landlords

Councils across England are failing to use new powers to kick out crooks across the private rented sector. Figures made public by parliamentary answer show that over the 18 months until the end of September last year, just three Rent Repayment Orders across England had been made by councils. David Smith, RLA policy director, said: “For all the talk about (councils) needing new powers, the reality is that many are not properly using the wide range of powers they already have to drive out criminal landlords. Laws without proper enforcement mean nothing – it is time for councils to start acting against the crooks.” Read more on 24housing.

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