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Landlord and Management Firm See HMO Fine Cut by £430,000 After Retrial

A landlord and his property management company have had their fines for HMO offences reduced by £430,000 following a retrial. Mohammed Rasool and Blackstone Properties Management Limited were each convicted of eight charges relating to the management of an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and breaches of HMO regulations.

According to Landlord Today, both Rasool and his company were found guilty of managing an unlicensed HMO, failing to comply with an improvement notice, and six breaches of HMO management regulations. The case centred on unsafe conditions at the property.

The fines imposed on Rasool and Blackstone Properties Management Limited were significantly reduced after the retrial. The article does not specify the original or revised fine amounts, but confirms the reduction totalled £430,000.

This case highlights the importance for letting agents and inventory clerks of ensuring HMOs are properly licensed and maintained in accordance with regulations. Failure to comply can result in substantial penalties, as demonstrated by this case.