Gravesend HMO Landlords Fined for Unlicensed Properties on Granville Rd

A landlord and manager got fined. They owe almost £30,000 total for renting places without the right license. These buildings housed multiple families in Gravesend.

Gravesham council monitors private rentals, with their team focusing on HMO licenses, which are Houses in Multiple Occupation. The council wants all rentals to be safe.

The fines came after an amnesty that helped landlords register rentals. The team now targets those without licenses to improve rental housing quality.

One landlord owes £10,000 for a property on Granville Road, while a manager owes £17,500 for their property on Parrock Street.

The fine money will fund local work, including landlord training programs and further enforcement actions. The council also wants more safety checks.

A council member warned other landlords, urging them to get their houses in order. Most Gravesend landlords are doing a good job, keeping tenants safe.

HMO licenses ensure safety through gas, electric, and fire safety checks. Licenses help residents feel secure at home; last year, the council helped landlords get licenses.

The council is now pursuing unlicensed rentals, and these two cases are just the beginning. More investigations are underway, and the council will follow up leads.

It is not too late to register HMOs, and the council encourages registration. They want to certify every HMO as safe, preferring helping to pursuing landlords.