"Mr Totland, who managed a property on Roundwood Road in Willesden, was prosecuted at Willesden Magistrates' Court after multiple hazards were uncovered at the address following an investigation by Brent Council officers. The investigation took place after the tenant reported a number of on-going issues at the property, including that the electric cooker and hob were not working posing a safety risk. Officers also uncovered severe damp and mould in the kitchen, as well as the missing bathroom door."
"Borough-wide licensing in Brent has been the law since April 2024. All landlords renting out properties in Brent, except Wembley Park, need a license and those who don't face hefty fines or prosecution. The private rental sector is increasingly being used to address a shortfall in social housing, and the council wants to use tougher rules to drive up standards and make them safer. The council suggests that the licensing scheme will benefit both tenants and landlords alike by ensuring high standards are"
A court ordered a north London landlord to pay £6,543 after leaving a family in a property with serious disrepair. Multiple hazards were uncovered following a Brent Council investigation prompted by tenant reports of ongoing issues, including a non-working electric cooker and hob posing a safety risk. Officers found severe damp and mould in the kitchen and a missing bathroom door. The landlord was served an Improvement Notice but failed to carry out required works, prompting legal proceedings. Magistrates found a breach of housing legislation under the Housing Act. The council will continue working with the landlord until repairs are completed.
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