From 1 May 2026 the maximum Rent Repayment Order doubled from 12 to 24 months of rent — most commonly ordered against landlords of unlicensed HMOs, where civil penalties can also reach £40,000. Licence status is the thing to check.
Read the source: Housing Act 2004 s.249A (as amended) — legislation.gov.uk ↗
Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 1 May 2026.
Licensing
Letting a licensable property without a licence can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 or prosecution, and a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months' rent. Read the guide →
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