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Search the Public Notice PortalRogue landlords across Hertsmere can now be hit with fines of up to £40,000 under tougher enforcement policies approved by the borough council.
Backed by new powers in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, civil penalties of up to £40,000 can now be given for serious, persistent or repeat breaches, alongside criminal prosecution.
The strengthened policy will also introduce enhanced investigatory powers to help officers gather evidence and take action against rogue landlords.
Additionally, the strengthened enforcement of the Renters' Rights Act will include powers to tackle illegal evictions and unlawful discrimination.
Council leaders say they want to drive up standards in shared properties, tackling issues such as overcrowding, poor maintenance, waste management and inadequate safety measures.
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In a meeting with Sir James Cleverly, Shadow Housing Secretary, Hertsmere Conservative leader Lynette Sullivan, deputy leader Councillor Harvey Cohen and Sir Oliver Dowden, MP for Hertsmere, discussed what further powers councils need to curb the Potters Bar HMO crisis.
Hertsmere Conservative leader, Lynette Sullivan said she is "pleased to see progress being made" but their "work is far from over".
"My opposition colleagues and I will continue pushing for even stronger powers and every tool available to protect residents, improve housing standards and ensure rogue landlords are held fully to account.
"Housing enforcement is such a crucial part of the jigsaw in the fight against the proliferation of HMOs in Hertsmere.
"Without proper regulation and tough enforcement, tenants and neighbours risk having poor living standards and community cohesion is at risk.
Cllr Alan Matthews, portfolio holder for housing and housing development, said: “The council is committed to ensuring good quality rented housing is available in the borough.
“The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 allows the council to take enforcement action when prospective tenants are discriminated against for having children, pets or are in receipt of benefits and to prevent bidding wars for rented properties."
Sir Oliver Dowden said: "The character of towns like Potters Bar and Borehamwood is being destroyed by the mass conversion of family homes into HMOs, which are totally unsuitable for our area.
"We are standing together with residents to demand real action to protect our local communities.”
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