As of 6th April 2018, parts of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 come into effect that see the introduction of 'Banning Orders' for rogue landlords and a database of rogue landlords and property agents in England.
This new system is intended to stop landlords with convictions for housing offences in one council area from letting homes in another council area and is housing Minister, Sajid Javid plan to fight against bad landlords and provide better protection for tenants.