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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