PRESS RELEASE- Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Written By Rachael Bishop

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act.

  • Local authorities across England funded an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act 

  • Money will help councils oversee new legal protections for 11 million private renters from 1 May – a huge overhaul including a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k

  • Multimillion-pound investment in civil courts will see justice for renters and landlords done

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Rachael Bishop
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