Housing: Landlord hit with huge fine for filthy, overcrowded house
A landlord has been fined £5500 after tenants were discovered living in appalling, overcrowded conditions.
A landlord has been fined £5500 after tenants were discovered living in appalling, overcrowded conditions.
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)
More than half (51%) of landlords and homeowners who rent out properties and furnished rooms are hiking up their prices for the London Olympics, according to a poll by SpareRoom.co.uk.
This case involves an Application for Rent Repayment Order made by 14 Tenants. The London Panel awarded the order and for the Respondent to pay the Tenants a total of £11,183.59.
This case involves an Appeal against a Prohibition Order served by Blackpool Council. The Northern Panel dismissed the appeal and the Prohibition Order has been confirmed