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Birmingham rogue landlord put tenants’ lives at risk

A Birmingham landlord pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (26 May 2016) to failing to apply for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence and to 10 breaches of the House in Multiple Occupation Management Regulations. Salih Mahfood Hassan Mohamed, age 49, of Newton Road, Sparkhill, was fined and has to pay a total […]

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Landlord and agent in Birmingham fined

A landlord and an agent for a property in Selly Oak, Birmingham, were fined at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (19 October 2015) for, respectively, failing to apply for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence and for nine breaches of the regulations, including many that related to fire safety. Ayoub Yakoob, age 38, of Ashridge […]

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New HMO licence fee scheme to recognise good landlords

Birmingham landlords who flout the laws on shared housing face tougher penalties after the city council agreed a new scheme to recognise good landlords. Working with the National Landlord's Association and the local Landlord Forum Steering Group, Birmingham City Council has increased the discounts available on fees to licence Houses in Multiple Occupation. The city […]

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Council victory over negligent student landlord

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Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord who failed to obtain a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence from the Council. Mr Muhammad Ali (41), of Charles Road, Small Heath, was today found guilty in Birmingham Magistrates Court for failing to apply for a HMO Licence for his 3-storey property in Croydon Road, Selly […]

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Rogue landlord forced to repay £7,500 to council

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Birmingham City Council has obtained its first Rent Repayment order against a private landlord, recouping £7,500 of housing benefit rents collected, after one landlord failed to secure a Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence. The Residential Property Tribunal's ruling is the first ruling of its kind in the West Midlands for a Rent Repayment order. […]

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