Private Sector Housing Civil Financial Penalty Policy
Housing and Planning Act 2016 offences
Failure to give a written statement of terms and any other prescribed information - section 16D of the Housing Act 1988
| Starting point | Statutory maximum civil penalty amount | Landlord type: downward adjustment | Landlord type: adjustment | Landlord type: upward adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £35,000 | £40,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
Offence-specific mitigating factors:
- a single, isolated incident.
Offence-specific aggravating factors:
concealment or evasion.
Last modified on 27 February 2026
