A rogue landlord has been fined £4,000 after being found guilty of seven breaches of HMO regulations for their property in Lincoln.
Anita Sharma pleaded guilty to seven offences under the Management of HMO (England) Regulations 2006 following an investigation by City of Lincoln Council.
The case came to light when tenants raised concerns about the property, with immediate fire risks being identified by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue in January 2025.
City of Lincoln Council then carried out inspections and discovered fire safety failures, electrical risks, damp and disrepair.
Due to the imminent risk of serious harm to occupants, the council served an Emergency Prohibition Order on the property.
At a sentencing hearing on 12th June 2026, Sharma was fined £4,000 and ordered to pay £2,000 towards the council's costs. A court surcharge of £800 was also imposed.
In a related matter, a second individual acting on behalf of the landlord accepted a simple caution in relation to an offence under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
"The conditions identified at this property presented serious risks to the health and safety of the people living there,” said councillor Donald Nannestad, portfolio holder for quality housing at City of Lincoln Council.
“We welcome the court's decision and hope it sends a clear message that poor housing management and breaches of housing regulations will not be tolerated in Lincoln.
"Our housing standards and enforcement team will continue to investigate complaints and take robust enforcement action where necessary to improve housing standards across the city and protect residents."
