Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 13 October 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his policy to increase the fines that local authorities can impose on landlords convicted of housing offences.
Magistrates can impose a fine of any amount for many housing offences. For all fines, the courts will continue to impose amounts based on seriousness and the financial circumstances of the offender.
Yes1 person thinks so
No1 person thinks not
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