A couple who are portfolio landlords in the London borough of Haringey have been ordered to pay £10,000 after failing to license their property.
An inspection found the property, which was originally a family home, was occupied by seven different households, accommodating nine tenants across three storeys.
Properties occupied by five or more people who are not all related and use it as their main home must have a mandatory HMO license.
As well as being unlicensed the couple also received enforcement notices for non-compliance under the Housing Act 2004.
The property is now licensed, fully compliant with legal standards and the fine paid in full, and a spokesperson for the council says: “This case underlines the crucial need for landlords to license their HMOs. Licensing is essential to ensure that properties comply with the necessary standards and to protect tenants.
“The safety and well-being of our residents is a top priority, and we are committed to taking all necessary measures to protect them.”
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It’s a shame they were not named.
Not named Robert probably because it is a made up story to go along with the narrative of all landlords are rogues.
Non story
Were they all the landlord's tenants? often tenants sub let, many just move in without the landlord knowing
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