An unnamed landlord with a large portfolio of homes has been prosecuted by Portsmouth council for obstructing officers in carrying out their duties.
The landlord had not been managing their HMOs properly, claims the council, despite some of the properties housing up to eight tenants.
This resulted in serious safety concerns including breaches of fire regulations, broken windows, and severe damp and mould growth.
On three separate occasions, when housing enforcement officers were attempting to carry out their duties, the landlord used abusive language and threatening behaviour to prevent the officers from entering the properties. Despite the landlord’s behaviour, the council has successfully taken enforcement action and has ensured that the properties are safe for the tenants.
Now Portsmouth magistrate court prosecuted the landlord under Section 241 of the Housing Act 2004 and found the landlord guilty on all three charges of obstruction. The landlord was issued with three fines, ordered to pay a victim’s surcharge, as well as ordered to pay court costs to the council, totalling £3,634.
A spokesperson for the council says: “No-one deserves to encounter abusive behaviour when they are doing their job, so I’m very glad we have successfully prosecuted the landlord involved. Our enforcement work is vital to ensure that residents in HMOs live in safe and healthy homes, something that everyone deserves to have.
“I hope this serves as a warning to any landlord managing unsafe or unregulated houses, we won’t let this kind of behaviour continue, and we will take appropriate action when needed.”
We're excited to announce that we're working on building a shiny new website for readers of Landlord Today! As part of this process, commenting on articles will be temporarily disabled. We look forward to sharing our new and improved Landlord Today website with you shortly!
A disgusting landlord has been ordered to pay a £5,000 fine...
A council is warning HMO landlords to apply for a licence...
A 10 week consultation by Portsmouth council on proposals for new...
A council statement announcing a complex new licensing regime for the...
.png)
The UK property market is on the cusp of significant change...
Landlords, if you haven't heard of it until now, it's time...
(1).png)
As a seasoned landlord, you've likely witnessed the UK property market's...
Managing rental properties, whether you have a few or a dozen,...
Congratulations on taking the leap into becoming a landlord! Property investing...
Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private...
There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring...
National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of...
We are thrilled to report that the first National Landlord Investment...
Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing...
.jpg)
Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show...
In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction...
Mohammed Sharaz, a landlord from Bradford, recently seized an opportunity to...
We believe a well-functioning housing system is one that meets everyone’s...
If you are a landlord looking for the silver lining in...
This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will...
Landlords are exiting the market in droves. According to an accountancy firm...
%20(002).png)
Newable Finance, the finance brokerage & advisory arm of Newable, launches...
Homes in the rental sector are more likely to have old...
Who are you and what does it say on...
Who are you and what does it say on...
Who are you, and what does it say on...
