Penalty Policy in relation to relevant Letting Agency Legislation
Appendix 4: financial penalty in the case of a first breach of prohibited payments
The tables gives the starting points, minimum and maximum financial penalties for each harm category and level of culpability. Where exceptional circumstances apply Stockton-on-Tees borough Council may reduce the minimum penalties further but may not increase them above the maximum permitted level of £5,000.
Low culpability
| Harm category number | Starting point | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Harm category 3 | 1,250 | 250 | 2,250 |
Harm category 2 | 1,500 | 500 | 2,500 |
Harm category 1 | 1,750 | 750 | 2,750 |
Medium culpability
| Harm category number | Starting point | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Harm category 3 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
Harm category 2 | 2,250 | 1,250 | 3,250 |
Harm category 1 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 3,500 |
High culpability
| Harm category number | Starting point | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Harm category 3 | 2,750 | 1,750 | 3,750 |
Harm category 2 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Harm category 1 | 3,250 | 2,250 | 4,250 |
Very high culpability
| Harm cater gory number | Starting point | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Harm category 3 | 3,500 | 2,500 | 4,500 |
Harm category 2 | 3,750 | 2,750 | 4,750 |
Harm category 1 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
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