Landlord ordered to repay £30,600 over unlicensed HMO
Original Article Summary
A landlord in Lambeth has been ordered to pay £30,600 to four tenants following a tribunal ruling over an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation with fire safety deficiencies. Rebecca Elizabeth Fong operated a three-storey property on Camberwell New Road without the required HMO licence between August 2023 and August 2024. The post Landlord ordered to repay £30,600 over unlicensed HMO appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
A Lambeth landlord was ordered to repay £30,600 to tenants for operating an unlicensed HMO with serious fire safety deficiencies. The case demonstrates active enforcement of licensing requirements regardless of professional association membership.
Investor Relevance
Critical for HMO investors as it shows substantial financial penalties for non-compliance, specific fire safety requirements, and that professional membership doesn't protect against rent repayment orders. Highlights the importance of proper licensing and fire safety compliance.
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