Emergency Prohibition Order served on rogue landlord’s property
Summary
Lincoln council prosecuted a private landlord after serious safety and management failures were found at an HMO, including fire safety, electrical, damp and disrepair hazards. The landlord was fined and an Emergency Prohibition Order was served due to the imminent risk of serious harm to occupants.
Why it matters
This is directly relevant to residential property surveyors because it highlights the enforcement consequences of unsafe HMO conditions and the types of hazards that can trigger urgent local authority action. It also reinforces the importance of identifying fire, electrical and disrepair risks during inspections and reporting.
Key points
- Seven breaches of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 were admitted.
- Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue identified immediate fire safety risks during a January 2025 visit.
- Council inspections found fire safety failures, electrical risks, damp and disrepair.
- An Emergency Prohibition Order was served because of imminent risk of serious harm.
- A second individual accepted a simple caution under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
Organisations:
Lincoln council, Housing Standards and Enforcement Team, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
Regulations:
Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006, Emergency Prohibition Order, Protection from Eviction Act 1977
Locations:
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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