A Withernsea landlord has been fined £1,800 and ordered to pay £1,000 costs after breaching HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) legislation by failing to comply with management conditions and for over occupation of a licensable HMO.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council brought the prosecution against Stephen Binns of 39 North Promenade, Withernsea, after Mr Binns failed to carry out required works in his property. Mr Binns also allowed his property to be occupied by more persons than is permitted on his licence.
In a case heard by Hull Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 7 June, Mr Binns was found guilty of breaching Regulation 7 of the Management Regulations 2006, over occupation of a licensable property in accordance with section 72 of the Housing Act 2004 and failure to comply with an improvement notice served under Section 11 of the Housing Act 2004.
Legislation relating to the management and licensing of HMO properties was introduced to protect the health, safety and well-being of people living in this type of higher risk property, that they are managed properly, that the occupants have access to a good basic standard of facilities, and that appropriate health and safety precautions are in place
HMO properties are an important source of housing to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Councillor Symon Fraser, cabinet portfolio holder for housing, said: “In the interests of safety, the council is committed to ensuring that landlords in control of houses in multiple occupation manage their properties effectively and comply with licence conditions in their properties, where applicable.
“It is recognised that the tenants of houses in multiple occupation are exposed to a greater risk from hazards such as fire and the mandatory licensing scheme has been introduced nationally to improve management and standards in these types of properties. Landlords need to be aware of the consequences of not complying with the law.”
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