A landlord has been fined £19,975 for operating an unlicensed HMO in Haringey.
The prosecution was brought forward by Haringey Council which had visited the property several times during Autumn 2024 to gather evidence it was being rented by the room.
One visit in November of that year uncovered a tenancy agreement that the property had been operating as an HMO since August 2023 and was not licensed as such.
Though a licence application was submitted by the owner, this was only granted for a year rather than the usual five.
The landlord settled the original fine of £23,500 within 28 days of receiving their final notice and was able to benefit from a 15% discount.
“Landlords who knowingly breach licensing laws will not get away with it — we’re taking firm action, and the consequences are real,” said councillor Sarah Williams, cabinet member for housing and planning, and deputy leader of Haringey Council.
“These rules aren’t optional.
“Tenants deserve safe, well-kept homes, and we won’t tolerate those who undermine that standard.”
