This Case Summary outlines a recent judgement that considered whether a five-storey block of purpose built self-contained flats required a HMO licence. The building contained a shop to the ground floor and a number of self contained flats in multiple occupation to the upper four floors (by Mike Warren).
A rogue landlord has pleaded guilty to poorly managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), which was in such a state it presented a risk to the health and safety of the occupants.
Cannock Chase Council has successfully prosecuted a local landlord for failing to manage his housing stock safely.
A Kingston Hill landlord who failed to ensure the safety of her tenants is more than £5,000 out of pocket after being convicted of breaching rules governing housing in multiple occupation.
Southampton City Council has brought a successful action against a rogue landlord who has been fined £35,000 for six offences relating to poor housing conditions and management of a house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Photos on Flickr).
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