CIEH responds to £5m funds to tackle rogue landlords
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
| Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Following the Housing Ministers announcement of 5m worth of funding for councils to tackle rogue landlords, Bob Mayho, Principal Policy Officer for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), said:
“The funds from the Government to tackle rogue landlords is a step in the right direction. £5 million, however, is a relatively small amount of money and really only scratches at the surface of what is a much bigger problem.
“Sharing funds across 48 councils is also commendable but there appears to be no intelligence provided from the Government about why these particular councils were chosen and what criteria was involved. We would like to see the Government take a more structured approach next time to target problem areas and fund solutions, which in-turn will help cash-strapped councils plan their resources effectively.
“It is important to stress that it’s a small minority of landlords who provide poor housing, which can lead to physical health problems and poor mental wellbeing. We will continue to work with the Government on housing issues, as well as liaise with our local authorities colleagues receiving this new funding to gauge their experiences.”
