1. I write under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act to request data relating to the number of ‘rogue landlords’ successful prosecuted between January 2015 and July 2022.
In the context of this request, the term ‘rogue landlord’ is defined as a landlord who ‘knowingly flouts their obligations by renting our unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable.'
As part of this, I would like the information broken down into the following:
i) The number of rogue landlords not complying with safety regulations identified by this authority between January 2016 and July 2022;
ii) Of this amount, the number of rogue landlords not complying with safety regulations that were successfully prosecuted during the requested time frame;
iii) Of the total amount, the number of rogue landlords not complying with safety regulations that were unsuccessfully prosecuted during the requested time frame;
iv) Of the total amount, how many rogue landlords not complying with safety regulations that have been punished via other means, e.g. fines.

We do not hold information under the specific term “rogue landlord”.
(i) We do not hold this information. Our database does not enable us to differentiate between complaints; where no significant issues found where some issues found which are the responsibility of the landlord (whether knowingly, or otherwise by the landlord), but they are rectified informally upon request. However to assist, we hold the following information, where, following investigation, attempted engagement to achieve voluntary compliance did not achieve the required outcome in a timely fashion, or, the matter was sufficiently serious, formal notices were served.
Total Number service during this period: 32
(ii) The number above, successfully prosecuted: 1
(iii) Unsuccessful prosecutions: nil
(iv) Other means: nil