The South Coast seaside resort ofEastbourne is to crack down on the town’s growing number of HMOs andcouncillors are soon to make a decision on what to do.
New changes to planning rules mean rogue landlords who illegally convert HMOs could face an unlimited fine.
An HMO landlord who added another storey on his property to squeeze in more tenants has been ordered to pay £26,535 for breaching numerous safety rules.
Burnley Council is set to get tougher on landlords converting the town’s properties into HMOs.
Landlords in Gloucester face a council crackdown if they fail to properly look after their properties.
Newport City Council is expected to back a 10% rise in HMO fees as part of changes to the authority’s additional licensing scheme.
HMO owners in Gravesham are being given a last chance to get their house in order ahead of a crackdown on unlicensed properties.
