Landlords in England face up to £7,000 penalties for serious hazards
UKPulse News Desk
Landlords in England could face civil penalties of up to £7,000 for serious Category 1 hazards, including severe damp and mould, under the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Civil penalties of up to £7,000 can be issued for serious Category 1 hazards.
- Councils have increased enforcement powers under the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Serious hazards include severe damp and mould in rental properties.
Landlords in England are now subject to civil penalties of up to £7,000 for serious Category 1 hazards, such as severe damp and mould, if legal conditions for enforcement are met. The Renters’ Rights Act has granted councils greater enforcement powers, increasing the risks for landlords who do not address dangerous conditions in their properties.
Damp and mould issues can be complex, with causes that are difficult to identify and potentially costly to rectify. Failure to comply with an Improvement Notice from a council could lead to a substantial civil penalty or prosecution.
Why this matters: The Renters’ Rights Act grants councils greater enforcement powers, increasing the risks for landlords who fail to address dangerous conditions in their properties.