Haringey Council publicised a Rent Repayment Order after a First-tier Tribunal found a landlord had operated an unlicensed HMO and ordered repayment of £7,884.84 plus fees. The case arose from reports of mould, fire hazards and a collapsed ceiling, and the Tribunal noted a previous RRO involving another property, suggesting repeated non-compliance.
Paragon Bank reports that many HMO landlords are continuing to invest heavily in their properties despite higher costs, tax pressures and increasing regulation. The article says planned spending is focused on upgrades, compliance, fire safety and energy efficiency, with landlords taking a long-term view of the sector.
A London landlord has been ordered by the First-tier Tribunal to repay nearly £8,000 in rent after operating an unlicensed HMO. The case followed Haringey council enforcement action and involved serious disrepair concerns, including mould, a collapsed ceiling and inadequate fire safety measures.
