Civil Penalty Calculator
Auto-calculate penalty amounts per MHCLG guidance. Standardise your team's approach, reduce tribunal challenges, and maximise penalty income.
Reference
Penalty Starting Amounts
Civil penalties under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016. Starting amounts are adjusted based on individual case factors.
| Offence | Starting Amount | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to licence an HMO | £10,000 | £30,000 |
| Breach of HMO management regulations | £5,000 | £30,000 |
| Failure to comply with improvement notice | £10,000 | £30,000 |
| Failure to comply with overcrowding notice | £5,000 | £30,000 |
| Breach of banning order | £15,000 | £30,000 |
| Failure to display energy certificate | £2,000 | £5,000 |
| Unlawful eviction or harassment | £10,000 | £30,000 |
| Breach of selective licensing | £5,000 | £30,000 |
Methodology
Calculation Factors
PRSCheck applies MHCLG guidance factors to calculate a justified penalty amount. Each factor adjusts the starting amount up or down.
Severity of Offence
The nature, scale, and impact of the non-compliance. More serious breaches warrant higher penalties.
Culpability
Whether the landlord acted deliberately, recklessly, negligently, or with no significant fault.
Landlord Track Record
Previous enforcement history, compliance record, and any prior penalties or convictions.
Harm to Tenants
Actual or potential harm caused. Vulnerable tenants, children, or elderly occupants increase the assessment.
Deterrence and Prevention
Whether the penalty level is sufficient to deter the landlord and others from similar breaches.
Financial Circumstances
The landlord's ability to pay, including portfolio size, rental income, and known assets.
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