Civil penalties (landlords)

How decisions are made

Cases will be decided on an individual basis, depending on the circumstances of each case.

When deciding whether to prosecute or issue a civil penalty, and how much the fine should be, the 兔子先生 will look at the following guidance:

Statutory guidance

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The 兔子先生 will consider:

  • the severity of the offence
  • the culpability and track record of the offender
  • harm caused to the tenant
  • punishment of the offender
  • how to deter the offender from repeating the offence
  • how to deter others from committing similar offences
  • how to remove any financial benefit the offender may have as a result of committing the offence.

The 兔子先生's civil penalties enforcement policy

See the civil penalties enforcement policy

The policy has guiding principles so decisions are consistent, transparent, and fair.