A rogue landlord in Haringey has been hit with a £10,000 fine after they failed to license a privately rented property.
Council officers attended the property on Dawlish Road in Tottenham after receiving reports that it was being used as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
During the initial visit, officers were unable to confirm any evidence it was being used as a HMO, but a subsequent inspection revealed that a family was living in the property, which was also found to be in a state of disrepair.
Despite multiple warnings from officers regarding his legal obligations, the landlord failed to comply with licensing requirements.
Since November 2022, properties rented to single families in East Haringey must be licensed under the council’s Selective Property Licensing scheme. An investigation later confirmed that the landlord was in breach of these regulations.
Officers from Haringey Council also uncovered questionable council tax exemptions, raising concerns the property had been wrongly declared as vacant.
Despite receiving clear guidance and multiple warnings, the landlord failed to take corrective action, prompting the council to issue a formal Notice of Intent to impose a financial penalty.
Following a last-minute licence application, the council issued a £10,000 fine due to the property’s long-standing unlicensed rental history, poor conditions and the landlord’s harassment of the remaining tenant, who had mental health needs.
Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning and Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “Landlords in Haringey are legally required to meet their responsibilities.
“This case sends a strong signal - our officers will pursue the facts and take action where standards are breached.
“We simply will not tolerate unsafe, unlicensed rental homes. Every resident deserves decent, secure housing, and where landlords fall short, we’ll step in to protect our communities.”
