Two plead guilty to Housing Act offences
A Nottingham Landlord and his property manager have pleaded guilty to numerous offences relating to Housing Act Offences. Azam and Sons Property Limited, its Director ‘Yusif McCallum’ and the Property…
Can my landlord increase the rent?
Chances are you’ve seen that rents are rising, and it’s not just in Nottingham – it’s across the whole country. This is usually because the number of tenants looking for…
Property Manager fined thousands of pounds over licensing offences
A Nottingham property manager has been fined nearly £8,000 after admitting licensing offences. Paul James, aged 54, of Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he faced charges relating to…
City Council takes new moves to house more homeless people
Nottingham City Council is taking action to make more homes available to homeless people in the city, taking the total to 220 over the last two years. The council’s Executive…
Winter support and shelter in place again for the homeless in Nottingham
Nottingham’s extra support measures for the homeless in cold weather have kicked this week, to provide enough shelter for anyone otherwise sleeping on the street as the temperatures drop. Nottingham…
Energy ratings improve after selective licensing
Nottingham’s private rented sector has seen a big improvement in energy ratings since the introduction of selective licensing. The licensing scheme came into effect in August 2018, to improve standards…
Better support for people facing homelessness
Nottingham City Council’s homelessness support service will be easier to access online and in person, following changes starting this month. The Housing Aid team is moving from its Lower Parliament…
Fire safety works continue on high rise blocks in Nottingham – despite no funding from the Government
Work to install sprinklers and update safety measures is continuing on council high rise blocks in the city. Nottingham City Council owns 13 high rise blocks, which are managed on…
RIBA recognises Lenton Green as exemplar development
Lenton Green, a scheme that transformed five high-rise flats into new homes, has been recognised by the East Midlands region of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a…
Landlord fined thousands of pounds over licensing offences
A Nottingham landlord has today been fined over £25,000 after admitting 12 licencing offences. Dexter Blackstock appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he faced charges relating to twelve unlicensed properties…