Rogue landlord let flats that were banned from being homes
Summary
A landlord in Cardiff was fined after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including allowing flats to be occupied despite Prohibition Orders, failing to register the rented property, and managing it without the required licence. Inspectors also identified a range of hazards at the property, including fire safety defects, damp, trip hazards and concerns about the flat layout.
Why it matters
This is directly relevant to surveyors involved in inspections, enforcement support, or advising on residential compliance, as it highlights the consequences of ignoring prohibition notices and licensing duties. It also reinforces the importance of identifying fire safety and habitability risks in rented housing.
Key points
- Flats were re-let despite existing Prohibition Orders.
- The landlord failed to register the property and hold the required management licence.
- Inspectors found fire safety defects, damp, trip hazards and layout concerns.
- The first-floor flat had no independent control over heating.
- Rent Smart Wales may assess whether the landlord remains fit and proper to be licensed.
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