Landlords have been fined thousands of pounds as part of a crackdown on unsafe housing in Manchester after mould, cold and fire hazards were found. A five-year landlord licensing scheme in Crumpsall which has now finished found nearly a fifth of the 177 properties inspected had 'serious hazards'.
A total of 31 private rented properties had 'serious issues' relating to fire safety, damp, mould and excessive cold, according to Manchester council. Six civil penalty notices were issued to landlords during the five-year scheme resulting in £36,050 in fines with the highest single sanction costing £10,550.
It comes as the council looks to introduce eight similar schemes - in parts of Moss Side, Levenshulme, Longsight, Cheetham and Rusholme - adding to the seven selective licensing areas which are already in force across the city. Private landlords with properties in these designated areas must pay for a licence and could face fines of up to £30,000 if they fail to meet standards.
