Nottingham City Councils Safer Housing Team has successfully secured a prosecution against a landlord, Faith Gakanje- Ajala for failing to licence a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) under the citywide Additional Licensing Scheme. Faith Gakanje-Ajala was found guilty in her absence, and the District Judge agreed the offence was proven and considered the aggravating factors the Council presented. The judge ordered as follows:
Fine: £7,500
Victim Surcharge: £3,000
The Council’s Costs: £1037.50
Totalling: £11,537.50
This successful prosecution highlights the daily work of the Team and Nottingham City Council’s ongoing commitment to tackle rogue landlords across the city who blatantly disregard their legal obligations within Housing Law and the impact this has on renters in Nottingham. The outcome of the case against Faith Gakanje-Ajala reinforces the importance of the proactive work the Council carries out to protect tenants from rogue landlords and uphold housing standards across the city.
If you are a renter in Nottingham, please get in touch with the Council’s Safer Housing Team if you have concerns about your property or landlord.
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