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Fines of up to £50,000 for Landlords and Tenants Who Sublet Illegally
In recent years, the UK government has been cracking down on landlords and tenants who sublet illegally. Subletting is when a tenant rents out all or part of their property to another person without the permission of the landlord. This is illegal in the UK and can result in hefty fines for both the landlord and tenant. The government has recently announced that landlords and tenants who sublet illegally can face fines of up to £50,000. This is a significant increase from the previous maximum fine of £5,000. The new fines are intended to act as a deterrent to those who are tempted to sublet their property without the permission of their landlord. The government has also announced that it will be introducing a new licensing scheme for landlords who are found to have sublet their property ill...