Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their technical or legal definition of a "rogue landlord".

The term "rogue landlord" is widely understood in the lettings industry to describe a landlord who knowingly flouts their obligations by renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable. The Housing and Planning Bill contains a number of measures to help local authorities crack down on rogue landlords and force them to either improve or leave the sector.