Bury Council this week allow the local authority to fine rogue landlords and letting agents up to £30,000. Fines could be issued if health and safety hazards are not addressed, overcrowding limits are exceeded or other regulations are breached.Councillors agreed to the implement the civil financial penalty policy on Wednesday, bringing it in line with other Greater Manchester authorities.Coun Clare Cummins, cabinet member for housing services, said adopting the new policy sends a message that the local authority is not a “soft touch”.She said: “We need to send a clear message to rogue landlords and letting agents that they are not welcome within the borough.”Get news updates from Bury direct to your email inbox with the free MyBury.
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