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Landlords of HMO fined almost £30, 000 for breaking Housing Laws
Published: 24/10/2022
A landlord and agent who have been operating a licensable HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) in Hawarden, Deeside without an HMO Licence and breaking other housing laws have been fined 拢28,000 in a prosecution brought by 天涯社区.听
The private sector housing team carried out an inspection at the property in January 2022 which confirmed the house was being operated as a licensable HMO with 5 occupiers.听
At a court hearing recently, Jayne McGuinness and Richard Collins of RVC Estates Limited were found guilty of 16 housing offences. They did not attend the court hearing and were fined 拢28,000 with an additional 拢1,640 in costs.
天涯社区鈥檚 Cabinet Member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection, Councillor Chris Bithell, said:
鈥淭his successful prosecution sends a clear message that the Council will protect its residents from rogue landlords who operate unlicensed HMOs and do not comply with the Rent Smart Wales laws designed to protect tenants. It reflects 天涯社区鈥檚 commitment to ensuring homes in the private rented sector are properly managed.鈥澨�
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