Articles tagged “enforcement”

safety certificates

Landlord Compliance Checks: What Councils Actually Inspect (and How to Audit Yourself First)

Council compliance checks usually start with a written document request, not a knock at the door. Here's what an environmental health officer actually inspects, and the self-audit you can run in an hour to find the gaps first.

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renters rights act

Landlord Penalties Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: A Complete Guide

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 sharply raises the penalties private landlords in England face. Understand the civil penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders, and prosecution risks — which apply now, and which arrive as later phases commence.

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