Tuesday 25 October 2011

Rogue landlords face fines of £50,000 for failing to register with council

Rogue landlords have been warned that they face a £50,000 fine if they do not register with a city council as it cracks down on the problem.

An estimated 6000 private landlords in Glasgow have not given their details to the local authority despite a legal requirement to do so.

Glasgow City Council said it has been carrying out "extensive work" to track down the offenders.

It said that the landlord register is a key element in the bid to drive up standards and ensure decent housing for tenants.

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