{"id":4667,"date":"2025-10-18T22:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T22:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=4667"},"modified":"2025-10-18T22:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T22:02:28","slug":"london-council-hands-out-180000-in-rogue-landlord-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=4667","title":{"rendered":"London council hands out \u00a3180,000 in rogue landlord fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hounslow Council in West London has fined landlords a collective \u00a3180,000 in the past six months, with an average fine of \u00a314,000 each.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the violations were for unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).<\/p>\n<p>Inspections check whether landlords have the correct tenancy agreements, licenses, and health and safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Tom Bruce, the council deputy leader and cabinet member for assets, said: \u201cWe stand firmly with tenants and communities, supporting people\u2019s right to live in secure, well-maintained homes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost landlords provide safe and decent housing, but we will not tolerate those who exploit renters or neglect their responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cWhere landlords fail in their duty of care, we will act decisively, issuing the strongest penalties available whenever possible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hounslow Council in West London has fined landlords a collective \u00a3180,000 in the past six months, with an average fine of \u00a314,000 each. 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