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Penalties if you do not have a licence

If you deliberately avoid licensing, we will consider taking action using all the powers available. You could face:

  • prosecution, which carries an unlimited fine
  • fines of up to £30,000
  • management orders, where we will take over the management of the property
  • rent repayment orders, where you'll have to pay back up to 12 months of rent you collected

Read the enforcement policy for private sector housing