Only 16 rogue landlords in the whole of England are currently subject to banning orders because cash-strapped councils can’t afford to take them to court, openDemocracy can reveal.
One enforcement officer told us they see criminal activity from landlords “daily” but a lack of resources means their council is powerless.
There are 42 offences that warrant banning orders, including unlawful eviction and harassment. The ban stops them from renting out properties, working in property management or working as a letting agent for a specified period of time.
