A CRACKDOWN on rogue landlords is not enough to make up for “eight years of failure” by the government, Labour shadow housing secretary John Healey said today.

Landlords convicted of offences such as leasing overcrowded properties, fire and gas safety offences and unlawful eviction will be added to a new national database that went live today.

The government has also introduced new banning orders or prevent offenders from renting out accommodation for a period ranging from 12 months to life.