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Private Rented Team Dept for Housing Services Plymouth City Council Plymouth PL1 2AA |
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private.rent@plymouth.gov.uk |
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Penalties
The government has introduced extensive penalties for not complying with licensing. If a landlord operates a property without a licence (when one is required) the following can apply:
- on prosecution a fine up to £20,000
- loss of rent
- Management Orders
Loss of rent
When a property is operated without a licence, Housing Benefit may apply to the Residential Property Tribunal for payment to be returned equivalent to the value of 12 months rent (maximum). In addition tenants may reclaim any top-ups or rent paid direct.
Management orders
If it is not possible to issue a licence for a property, then the council must issue a Management Order to take over the management of the property.
There are also other penalties associated with licensing, these include:
- a fine up to £20,000 for allowing the property to be occupied by more people than stated in the licence
- a fine up to £5,000 for breaking conditions of the licence
- a fine up to £5,000 for knowing or carelessly giving false or misleading information
