Councillor pleased at size of fine on landlord
Summary
A landlord in Oxford has been fined £23,138 after being convicted of failing to licence a rented property and breaching a Prohibition Order. The case followed council inspection findings of severe damp and mould, electrical hazards, fire safety issues, excess cold and structural collapse concerns.
Why it matters
The case highlights the enforcement risks associated with poor property condition and non-compliance in the private rented sector. Surveyors may encounter similar defects during inspections and should be alert to issues that can trigger licensing, prohibition or wider regulatory action.
Key points
- Landlord fined £23,138 for licensing and Prohibition Order offences
- Council officers identified severe damp and mould, electrical hazards and fire safety issues
- Oxford council says the case is intended to deter non-compliant landlords
- HMO Licensing Scheme and Selective Licensing Scheme were cited as tools to raise standards
Organisations:
Oxford City Council
Regulations:
Prohibition Order, HMO Licensing Scheme, Selective Licensing Scheme
Locations:
Oxford
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