Section 139 of the Housing Act 2004 (overcrowding notices) is amended as follows.
In subsection (7), omit "and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale".
After subsection (7) insert—
Section 127: Offence of contravening an overcrowding notice: level of fine
Housing and Planning Act 2016 · 2016 c. 22View on legislation.gov.uk
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