00:00North Tyneside Council will introduce tougher enforcement against landlords following changes
00:05in national housing law. Cabinet members are expected to approve new duties linked to the
00:12Renters' Rights Act 2025 when they meet next week. The measures outlined include the end of so-called
00:19no-fault evictions, limits on rent rises to once a year and a ban on rent bidding when tenants
00:25bid against each other for a property. Councils will also gain powers to fine landlords who
00:31breach the rules, starting at £7,000 and rising to £40,000 for repeat offences. A new redress
00:39scheme will allow tenants to raise complaints outside the courts with officer training.
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