Councils fail to collect £7m in fines from rogue landlords | LocalGov

Councils fail to collect £7m in fines from rogue landlords | LocalGov

Councils issued millions in housing penalties but failed to collect them, undermining deterrence. Limited resources force authorities to levy few fines, highlighting a systemic enforcement gap. This reveals how under-resourced open data exposes the disconnect between regulatory intent and practical implementation in housing standards.

Source: localgov.co.uk
Published on 2025-04-11