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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to £7,000

Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000.

From Monday, councils across England will gain a new power to issue landlords fines of up to £7,000 for serious hazards in private renters’ homes, such as severe damp and mould, freezing temperatures, structural issues, fire hazards, and faulty electrics.

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