The London borough where Rachel Reeves owns rental property has stated that fines are reserved for landlords who do not respond to warnings.
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been under fire for unlawfully letting out her family home without the correct licence. Her letting agent has apologized and admitted partial blame for the mistake.
The chancellor has been under fire over the past few days after news broke of her unlawfully letting out her family home without the correct licence.
According to Southwark Council's private sector housing enforcement policy 2021, Ms Reeves may be liable to repay over £38,000 in rent if a licence is not applied for within 21 days.
Author's summary: London borough explains fines policy for landlords.