Articles tagged “council-enforcement”

renters rights act

Landlord Fines and Civil Penalties: What Councils Can Charge and How to Appeal

Councils can now issue civil penalties of up to £7,000 per breach and £40,000 per offence. Here are the published starting figures, how penalties stack, and exactly how to appeal within 28 days.

15 min read

renters rights act

HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing for Private Landlords

Three licensing regimes overlap in England and only one is national. Work out which licence your rental needs, what the civil penalty starting points are, and why the rules changed on 1 May 2026.

11 min read