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.
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.
This case involves an Appeal against a Prohibition Order served by London Borough of Newham. The Prohibition Order related to six Category 1 hazards namely: fire, excess cold, electrical hazards, lighting, damp and mould growth and falls on stairs; and three Category 2 hazards, namely: personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage, food safety and structural collapse and falling elements. The appeal was dismissed.
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by Thurrock Council, relating to a Category One hazard of ‘Excess Cold’ & Category Two hazards for entry by intruders, personal hygiene sanitation and drainage and domestic hygiene.
Cardiff Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord following breaches of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations (Wales) 2006.
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