This Week at theEHP: 05 November – 09 November

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This Week at theEHP: 05 November – 09 November

Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site last week.

This week at theEHP we report on private landlord’s gut instincts, prosecutions and RPT Decisions.

 
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Research from BDRC Continental’s independent Landlords’ Panel has revealed that four fifths of Britain’s private landlords say their properties are their pensions. The majority of respondents (61%) plan to live off the rental income. Read the full article here.

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Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection: Leeds shut down party house
Leeds City Council has closed down a ‘party house’ in east Leeds after a tenant caused months of nuisance for the neighbours.

Environmental Protection: Licensee fined for noise at pub
The licensee of Jack O Lantern Pub, South Ockendon, has been fined £2,000 for breaching a noise abatement notice.

Environmental Protection: Leeds landlord fined for dumping rubbish
A Leeds landlord is counting the cost of letting his workmen illegally dump furniture and waste in the street.

Environmental Protection: Landlord fined for Statutory Nuisance
A Southend landlord who left a pipe leaking at a Westcliff property, has been fined £1,000 with £750 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 05 November – 09 November
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. A selection of the latest prosecutions by the HSE. Where possible, links are provided to relevant British Standards, guidance and publications.

Housing

Housing: 81% of private landlords say their properties are their pensions
The latest research from BDRC Continental’s independent Landlords’ Panel survey reveals that four fifths of Britain’s private landlords say their properties are their pensions. Here’s how they are planning for their retirement (questions were multi-choice)

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Housing: 75% of landlords choose tenants on gut instinct
The latest research from BDRC Continental’s Landlords’ Panel reveals that almost three quarters of Britain’s private landlords trust their gut instincts when vetting potential new tenants.

Housing: Landlord gets hefty fine for illegal conversion
A landlord who unlawfully converted a house into nine flats finds himself £15,495 out of pocket after conviction at Enfield and Haringey Magistrates Court.

Housing: Swansea landlords fined for unlicenced HIMO
Two Swansea landlords have been hit with heavy fines after failing to license their properties. Swansea Council is now urging landlords who rent out Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the city to check if they need a licence.

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RPT Decisions

RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AH/HIN/2012/0013)
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice and a demand seeking the recovery of expenses served by the London Borough of Croydon. The appeal was dismissed.

RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AS/HIN/2012/0015)
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by the London Borough of Hillingdon, relating to a damp & mould growth, domestic hygiene and food safety. The improvement notice was varied.

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