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<p>Where following an inspection of dwelling under the Housing Act 2004, a local authority
identifies polystyrene ceiling tiles as being a fire risk, an Improvement Notice can
be served requiring their removal. Failure to comply with an Improvement Notice is
a criminal offence for which local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up
to £30,000 and apply for a Rent Repayment Order covering up to 12 month’s rent, or
prosecute in the courts which have the power to impose an unlimited fine.</p><p> </p>
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