Government publishes guidance for local authorities on tackling rogue landlords

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on how to crack down on rogue landlords.

The guidance, Rogue Landlord Enforcement: Guidance for Local Authorities, can be viewed here.

The new support also includes a digital enforcement package with online learning modules for those local authority enforcement officers who were unable to attend a national programme.

The Ministry said: “Local authority enforcement officers play a crucial role in making sure people in rented accommodation have somewhere safe and secure to live.”

It has also published a guide for tenants and landlords bringing together the rights and responsibilities of each, providing links to in depth guidance on legislation and complementing previous steps by the government to support those in the private rented sector, including through the How to let and How to rent guides.

Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP said: “This package of support for those working on the frontline of the private rented sector will ensure they are fully equipped to make use of any new powers which can improve the lives of tenants trapped in poor quality accommodation.

“This, along with our further guidance for tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities, builds on the ongoing work which sets out to make renting fairer and more accessible for all whilst also ensuring that everyone has a home which is safe and secure.”

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