A struck-off solicitor was one of two defendants successfully prosecuted for failing to license a property which was let to 12 people and in an appalling condition. (Photos on Flickr)
ALL 257 private rented properties in a key Newham ward have now been licensed. Newham Council achieved the milestone earlier this month (May) in Little Ilford. That ward – which has been officially declared a Neighbourhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) – is seen as just the start by the council. It wants to extend the scheme to cover the whole of Newham. It would become the first borough in the country to license all private landlords. Consultation is currently underway.
A survey by the National Landlords Association (NLA) has found more than half of landlords can no longer afford to rent to housing benefit tenants because of cuts to the allowance.
This case involves an Appeal against a decision by Cornwall Council to revoke a HMO Licence, claiming the Licence holder was not a fit and proper person to hold a licence.
The Southern Panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed Cornwall Council’s decision to revoke the HMO Licence.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has successfully prosecuted a private landlord in Thamesmead for failing to provide his tenants with proper fire safety provisions in a multiple occupation house.
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