London Borough's Stance on Fines for Landlords
The London borough where Rachel Reeves owns rental property has clarified its policy on fines for landlords. According to the borough, fines are reserved for landlords who fail to respond to warning notices.
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been under scrutiny for letting out her family home without the correct licence. Her letting agent has apologized and taken partial blame for the mistake.
The chancellor has been under fire over the past few days after news broke of her unlawfully letting out her family home without the correct licence.
- Under Southwark Council's private sector housing enforcement policy 2021, Ms Reeves may be liable to repay over £38,000 in rent if a licence is not applied for within 21 days.
- New information has emerged regarding the property's paperwork, which has been shared with the prime minister and his ethics advisor.
Author's summary: London borough explains fine policy for non-compliant landlords.