Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to £7,000 (opens original article in a new tab)

Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous housing issues like damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000 as councils gain new enforcement powers.

• Landlords in England face fines up to £7,000 for failing to fix dangerous issues like damp, mould, and fire hazards
• Councils gain new powers to issue fines and enforce repairs for unsafe private rental housing
• Government updates HHSRS to help councils identify and address housing risks more effectively
• Renters' rights groups support new measures but stress need for councils to actively enforce against negligent landlords