Red Tape Revolution: The Next Wave of Licensing Enforcement
- Reveal the data behind councils at the forefront of licensing enforcement, compared to those lagging behind
- Explore the new ways councils are choosing to revolutionise their enforcement, from tenant awareness to private enforcement teams
- Find out how the Renters Right Bill aims to strengthen penalties for non-compliance and hold councils accountable
A snapshot of our findings:
Council enforcement data uncovered – top councils inspect over 8,000 properties, while others barely reach 50
London’s non-compliance fines skyrocket – nearly £900k licensing fines issued this year, with nationwide tracking on the horizon to strengthen penalties
Councils are ramping up enforcement efforts – from investing millions into private enforcement teams to launching tenant awareness campaigns to win £85,000 from landlords and letting agents.
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