Landlord who packed 18 people into east London house is fined 33,000
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Shamsul Huda was fined a total of £33,689.79 by Havering Council for housing 18 individuals in an unlicensed HMO in East London, breaching health and safety regulations. The property, with 11 bedrooms, had its license revoked in 2021 and was found to be under construction for more rooms during inspections. Huda's history of Housing Act violations included a previous fine of £5,000 for not licensing the property. Councillor Morgon highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to ensure safe accommodations for residents and punish irresponsible landlords.
Shamsul Huda was fined £33,689.79 for breaching two prohibition orders after cramming 18 people into an unlicensed HMO with 11 bedrooms.
This property had its HMO license revoked in 2021. Inspections found it was being subdivided into more rooms, breaching health and safety standards.
Councillor Ray Morgon emphasized the commitment to ensure residents live in safe accommodation and the council's determination to crack down on irresponsible landlords.
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