An investigation has found that rogue landlords, who have been convicted of crimes and banned from renting out properties, are continuing to operate across the UK. The investigation, conducted by the Guardian and ITV News, revealed that landlords who had failed "fit and proper" tests in some parts of the country were continuing to operate freely in others after not being issued banning orders, while a government database set up to list the landlords that renters should avoid currently fails to list a single name despite being active for Twelve months.
An investigation has found that rogue landlords, who have been convicted of crimes and banned from renting out properties, are continuing to operate across the UK. The investigation, conducted by the Guardian and ITV News, revealed that landlords who had failed "fit and proper" tests in some parts of the country were continuing to operate freely in others after not being issued banning orders, while a government database set up to list the landlords that renters should avoid currently fails to list a single name despite being active for six months.