The Government has announced new fines for both landlords and agents who ignore measures introduced in the looming Tenants' Rights Bill.
For example, agents selling rental properties for landlords who have not registered with the government's new Private Rental Sector Landlord Ombudsman can be fined up to £7,000 for a first-time offence, or up to £7,000 for a continuing or repeated offence. could face a fine of up to £40,000 or criminal prosecution. . 
These fines will be up to £10,000 higher than current fines for breaching other laws such as selective licensing, but are set out in the Government's detailed outline of the Tenancy Bill, which is being passed through Parliament. It became clear. It is expected to be completed in the second half of this year or early in the new year.
punitive
Landlords who do not join the new private rental sector database will similarly face a punitive regime of fines and potential prosecution, and will be required to register details about themselves and their properties. Details of these characteristics are limited to details of minimum standards and compliance with mandatory requirements such as gas safety certificates.
The legislation will impose fines on local authorities of up to £7,000 for landlords who fail to participate in the ombudsman scheme, or who rent or advertise properties without participating. Up to £40,000 for repeat offenders.
The new database and ombudsman will be free to access for tenants, but both will require landlords to pay a “reasonable” registration fee.
further fines
The bill also includes up to 7,000 fines for landlords and agents who “blatantly” discriminated against tenants with children or those receiving benefits, and who encouraged competitive bidding by tenants. It also includes a £100 fine. Properties that do not meet the new decent housing standards for this area.
The guidelines also make it clear that councils can compel landlords and agents to hand over information and give officials “power of access to business or residential premises.”
For the first time, local councils will also be able to impose civil penalties against landlords who illegally evict tenants.
Read the full overview of the Tenant Bill of Rights.
