Non-compliance could result in fines of up to £30,000 for landlords
By Benham and Reeves
Sep 12, 2025, 9:51 AM IST
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act ensures rental properties meet minimum living standards and empowers tenants to take legal action
Too many tenants in one property increases health and safety risks and impacts hygiene and the local community
If two unrelated people of opposite sex must sleep in the same room the property may be legally overcrowded
The number of occupants allowed depends on total rooms or floor space with clear maximums based on age and room size
Rooms must meet required square metres depending on the number and age of occupants sleeping in them
Lack of proper rubbish storage in overcrowded properties can result in additional fines for the landlord