MHCLG Consults On Widening Access For Rogue Landlords’ Database

The MHCLG has launched a consultation on widening tenants’ access and reviewing the scope of offences that lead to inclusion on the Rogue Landlords Database. The consultation will close on 12 October 2019. The database contains information relating to housing offences committed by landlords and property agents. Currently, local authorities must make an entry if a landlord or property agent has received a banning order. However, they have discretion on database submissions for offenders that have had two or more civil penalties within a 12-month period. The database is currently only accessible to local authorities as part of their enforcement strategy, but the consultation is seeking views on widening this access to the general public. Download the consultation from the MHCLG website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/rogue-landlord-database-reform