Banning Orders
Suppose a landlord or agent is convicted of a “banning order offence”. In that case, a local authority may apply to the First-tier Tribunal for a banning order against the landlord or agent who committed the offence.
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Rent Repayment Orders are tool councils are increasingly wielding to penalise landlords and letting agents in England break housing laws.
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Stay informed about the Housing and Planning Act 2016. Learn about rent repayment orders, the rogue landlord database, and more in our comprehensive guide.
Use this form if you want to appeal a financial penalty following the breach of a banning order.
Use this form to appeal the LHA’s decision to include your name on the Rogue Landlord and Property Agents database
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