Nearly 1,000 warnings have been issued to landlords in Manchester in latest crackdown on unsafe homes
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSafety hazards have been identified in most homes inspected by Manchester council in the latest crackdown on landlords. The most serious hazards - including fire safety issues and excessive cold - were found in around one in 10 of the properties that were inspected.
Legal action has been taken against landlords who have not acted appropriately and fines worth more than £70,000 have been handed out.
The council claim the clampdown on safety standards has led to a reduction in housing-related issues in certain areas. It comes as the council plans to extends landlord licensing to nine new areas in the city next year in the fourth phase of the scheme.
Selective licensing requires all landlords of private rented properties in certain areas to pay for a licence and be subject to inspections. READ MORE: Inside GMP Christmas raids as Cannabis farm, firearm, cash and motorbikes uncovered READ MORE: The 25 Greater Manchester surnames that could land you a fortune in unclaimed estates The aim is to tackle poor quality homes and management standards.
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