New Guidance For Local Authorities To Crack Down On Rogue Landlords

Local authorities across the country are set to receive a new package of online support as part of the government’s commitment to give greater protection to tenants, and reform the private rented sector for the better. The publication of 2 new guidance documents, one for local authority enforcement practitioners and another for tenants and landlords, signals the latest step in the government cracking down on the small minority of criminal landlords who exploit tenants for their own gains. Local authority enforcement officers play a crucial role in making sure people in rented accommodation have somewhere safe and secure to live. Read more on the GovUK website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/housing-minister-unveils-new-guidance-for-local-authorities-to-crack-down-on-rogue-landlords