Crackdown On Rogue Landlords In North East Lincolnshire
The council has been awarded more than £64,000 to tackle the problem.
North East Lincolnshire Council has been successful in bidding for a grant from the Department for Communities and Local Government to help tackle rogue landlords.
The grant, which amounts to £64,250, will be used by the council to fund a range of measures aimed at confronting landlords who do not comply with regulations.
The funding will also help improve the information and support available to help tenants experiencing problems with their rented home.
These actions include increasing property inspections, more enforcement action and possibly prosecutions. The funding is part of a £5m pot which has been awarded to local authorities across the country.
Today’s announcement comes shortly after a landlord was given a 56 day prison sentence suspended for six months after he was found guilty of illegally evicting a tenant in Cleethorpes.
Councillor Terry Walker said:
“Most landlords stick to the rules and treat their tenants correctly, but there’s a minority that take advantage of the people renting from them or simply aren’t aware of their responsibilities.
“Advice on the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords is available on the Council’s website by visiting www.nelincs.gov.uk/resident/housing.
“Tenants who are facing problems with their landlords can report it to the housing team on 01472 326296 or by emailing homeimprovementteam@nelincs.gov.uk.”