Monday, 16 November 2015

Clark Offers Councils £5 Million ‘Beds In Sheds’ Fund To Crack Down On Rogue Landlords

Communities secretary Greg Clark has offered councils a £5 million fund to help them crack down on rogue landlords and tackle so-called ‘beds in sheds’ and other more conventional sub-standard properties. The new funding will help up to 65 of the worst-affected councils – those that have a large proportion of private rented stock and significant problems – to bid for a share of the money

Councils will be able to use the money to increase inspections of property; carry out more raids; take more enforcement action and prosecute more landlords; and demolish more sheds and buildings that are prohibited. Read more on the Housing Excellence website.

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