Shelter chief calls for government to help hold industry to account and use Renters Reform bill to tackle problems
Only 39 landlords and agents have received government banning orders since new powers came into force three years ago to remove England’s worst rental property owners.
Laws introduced in April 2018 empowered local authorities to issue banning orders to the most serious offending landlords and agents operating in their communities. Those handed a ban are prevented from renting out properties, engaging in property management or letting agency work.
