Section 127 — Offence of contravening an overcrowding notice: level of fine

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) Section 139 of the Housing Act 2004 (overcrowding notices) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (7), omit “and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert— (7A) A person who commits an offence under subsection (7) in relation to premises in England is liable on summary conviction to a fine. (7B) A person who commits an offence under subsection (7) in relation to premises in Wales is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.