November private sector enforcements 2021
A Luton tenant was awarded a Rent Repayment Order amounting to over £2,000 against his landlord, who had operated an HMO without a licence.
October enforcements 2021
A Luton letting agent and its director were found guilty at Luton Magistrates Court of managing three HMOs without a licence and breaches of regulations relating to safety at the premises. The director was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice in relation to the case.
Penalty: fines of £80,000, £10,000 costs and a community order of 18 months.
A landlord was convicted of offences relating to breach of HMO licence conditions and the HMO management regulations.
Penalty: fines of £18,000 and £3,000 costs.