8th October 2024
Shock as huge fines for HMO landlords increased after appeal flop
There has been a massive increase in the fines issued to two landlords in relation to a case involving unlicensed HMOs.
The original prosecution, in December 2022, saw two defendants fined £275,000 and £35,000 respectively for breaches under the Housing Act 2004. Both defendants appealed their sentences to the Crown Court.
Mr Recorder...