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- The UK government will allocate £41 million to all 317 local councils to enforce against rogue landlords under the Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1.
- The funding follows an initial £18 million commitment and will prepare councils for new duties, including bans on bidding wars and no-fault evictions, per Housing Secretary Steve Reed.
- Penalties for landlords who violate the law will rise to a maximum of £40,000.
