George Nathanel, the director of Zenobia properties, illegally rented two flats in North Finchley, London, advertising them on Airbnb and Booking.com. The council granted permission for single household use only, with strict regulations limiting rentals to 90 days per year. Neighbours reported noise disturbances, prompting Barnet Council to investigate in November 2023. Evidence showed at least 220 days of occupancy in ten months. Nathanel did not appear in court but was found guilty and fined £75,000 plus costs on June 26, 2025, for breaching the notice requirements.
George Nathanel, director of Zenobia properties, was fined £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats on Grove Road, North Finchley, for short-term holiday rentals.
Barnet Council found that both flats were illegally advertised online, with evidence showing at least 220 days of occupancy across the two properties in ten months.
Neighbours reported significant noise disturbances from the short-term rentals, impacting their quality of life and mental health, leading to a council investigation that started in November 2023.
Nathanel was unaware of short-term rentals while reviews on Airbnb described him as an attentive host, revealing a discrepancy in his claims.
Collection
[
|
...
]