07 Nov 24
Three landlords have been fined a collective £452,796 for “significant breaches” of the Housing Act 2004, by West Northamptonshire Council.
The convictions were secured by the council’s private sector housing team and involved eight unlicensed properties across Northampton.
The breaches at the properties – on Obelisk Rise, Aynho Crescent, Hinton road, Chalcombe Avenue, Kingsland Avenue and Culworth Crescent – ranged from fire safety failings to inadequate tenant information.
The judgement was handed down at Northampton Magistrates Court on 31st October which highlighted Hameed as the “controlling mind” of the enterprise.
Faiz was found to have disregarded essential housing standards, endangering tenants through inadequate licensing, fire safety violations, and poor maintenance. He was fined £312,000 and is having to pay £23,250 towards investigation costs.
In addition, landlord Saeed was fined £34,000 for his role and ordered to contribute £13,675 towards costs.
