Ayub Patel, trading as Lakeview Estates, of 762 High Road, Ilford IG3, his company Broach Ltd trading from the same address and the landlord Abu Taher from Warwick Road, Stratford were prosecuted for failing to license and properly manage a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Lansdowne Road, Ilford IG3.
On 18th October 2013, the property was inspected under a Magistrates' warrant by the Council’s Housing Standards Team, supported by Redbridge Community Police Team. Housing Enforcement Officers found the end of terrace property which had a loft conversion was being occupied by 16 adults and one child.
The property had mould, dampness, fire safety issues and a dangerous electrical installation.
Following a two day trial on 28 October and 3 November 2014 at Romford Magistrates’ Court, the defendants were each found guilty of nine offences – one offence of operating a licensable HMO without a licence and eight housing management offences. They were each ordered to pay fines of £5,000 and court costs of £1,695. A total of £20,085.
