Darlington Set to Introduce Tougher Rules in Crackdown on HMOs

Council rules that all HMOs in Wigan borough must have planning permission

A GROWING housing trend that many people across the borough believe is damaging their neighbourhoods is being clamped down on.

Darlington set to introduce tougher rules in crackdown on HMOs

Tougher rules are set to be introduced to combat the rapid increase in shared housing throughout Darlington.

Growing housing trend is being clamped down on as council makes ruling - Manchester Evening News

Town hall leaders act to protect communities

Over the border: Successful enforcement for unlicensed HMOs - Your Harlow

ENFORCEMENT action was taken against a landlord for housing workers in unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO). Mr Jayanti Patel, Director of Martlane Ltd, was fined £60,200 for operating 3 HMOs without a licence. Investigations by Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) found that Mr Patel was housing staff in 3 separate properties across the district. Officers identified 6 offences across the 3 properties including not having the appropri…

Successful enforcement for unlicensed HMOs - Epping Forest District Council

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