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Chester Landlord Fined for Unlicensed Lettings
A landlord from Chester, Carl Southall, has been ordered to pay £10,500 after being convicted of letting out properties without the appropriate licence. Magistrates found Southall guilty of 15 offences related to carrying out property management activities while unlicensed.
According to the report, Southall initially entered guilty pleas but later withdrew them, leading to a trial. The case highlights the importance of ensuring all necessary licences are in place when managing rental properties.
This outcome serves as a reminder to letting agents and inventory clerks of the legal requirements surrounding property licensing in the UK.
Source: Landlord Today