Council threatens fixed penalties over HMO waste problems
Summary
Hertsmere council has issued Section 46 Notices to four HMOs in Potters Bar over waste and rubbish management concerns. The council says landlords must ensure suitable waste storage and disposal arrangements are in place, and non-compliance can lead to formal action and fixed penalty notices.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in HMO inspections, condition reporting or landlord advisory work should note the enforcement focus on waste management and external amenity issues. Poor refuse arrangements can indicate management failures and may affect compliance, tenant amenity and local authority enforcement risk.
Key points
- Section 46 Notices require landlords to provide proper household waste storage and disposal arrangements.
- The notices were issued to four HMOs in Potters Bar.
- Concerns related to waste accumulating outside the properties.
- Failure to comply can lead to formal action and fixed penalty notices.
- Hertsmere council says it will investigate reported HMO concerns and seek improvements.
Organisations:
Hertsmere council
Regulations:
Section 46 Notices
Locations:
Potters Bar
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