House in multiple occupation
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HMO: a rent repayment order cannot be made against a superior landlord
The Supreme Court has determined definitively that an RRO cannot be made against a superior landlord
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Civil penalties: property guardian companies and licensing of HMOs
Property guardian companies and their legal representatives should pay attention to the decision of…
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Global Guardians Management Ltd and others v Hounslow London Borough Council and others
Housing – House in multiple occupation – Civil penalty
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Global Guardians Management Ltd and others v Hounslow London Borough Council and others
Housing – House in multiple occupation – Civil penalty
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Hallett v Parker and others
Housing – House in multiple occupation – Rent repayment order
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Hallett v Parker and others
Housing – House in multiple occupation – Rent repayment order
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Maharaj v Liverpool City Council
House in multiple occupation – Licensing scheme – Civil penalty
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Maharaj v Liverpool City Council
House in multiple occupation – Licensing scheme – Civil penalty
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HMO: proactively policing compliance with mandatory licensing conditions
Section 90(4) of the Housing Act 2004 imposes mandatory standard licensing conditions that must be…
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HMO: the focus of the defence should be to the offence committed – underscored
The Court of Appeal in Palmview Estates Ltd v Thurrock Council has underscored the finding of the…
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HMO: Rent repayment orders and exceptional circumstances
A landlord in control of a house in multiple occupation is responsible for ensuring that the HMO is…
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HMOs: Apportionment of penalties for breach of housing standards revisited
In Sutton v Norwich City Council, the Court of Appeal has provided useful guidance on the…