At Kamma, we understand that property licensing is complex, inconsistent, and ever changing.
We analyse and sort data to help letting agents, landlords and surveyors understand the impact of property licensing and planning permission on their properties and assets, leveraging technology and data to help you stay on top of new schemes and avoid hefty fines.
September’s Top Rogue Landlords & Agents
Flintshire Landlord Faces £27,460 in Fines for Overlooking Tenant Conditions
A landlord based in Flintshire County council, has been fined £27,460 for neglecting property maintenance and violating HMO licence conditions. Inspections revealed multiple violations in the property, including defective fire doors and lack of hot water. There was also a failure to provide current Electrical Installation Condition reports and a neglect of necessary repairs in communal areas.
The landlord admitted to the breaches, receiving an £18,000 fine, a £7,200 victim surcharge, and £2,260 in costs.
Derby Landlord Fined Nearly £10,000 in Fines for Neglecting Boiler Repairs
A Derby City Council landlord was fined nearly £10,000 for failing to provide adequate heating and hot water.
The neglect left residents in severe cold during November and December 2022, with internal ice formation in the property. Despite urgent pleas and a formal notice, the landlord ignored the required repairs, compelling the council to intervene.
He was ordered to pay £2908.17 in costs, £3,719.58 for a new boiler and associated works, and £3000 in compensation to the tenants. Yet another example of how licence avoidance can lead to cascading fines.
Agency Fined Over £10,000 for Managing an Unlicensed Property
A property management and letting agency has been fined £10,799 by Enfield Council for managing an unlicensed property, breaching the council’s selective licensing scheme.
The agency received a £7,500 fine, was ordered to pay £1,299 in costs, and an additional £2,000 victim surcharge.
This fine serves as a strong reminder that selective licensing is more than a formality for agencies and landlords and that action will be taken to those who fail to comply with the law.
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