Erdington MP Paulette Hamilton Addresses HMO Ownership Speculations
Introduction
Paulette Hamilton is the MP for Erdington. Rumors spread on a local forum. People spoke harsh words about her and a claim of HMO ownership. Hamilton rejects this claim. She writes that she does not own any Houses in Multiple Occupation. Hamilton plans to remove her account from the forum. Urban renters and local investors watch such issues. They care about the type of rental homes nearby.
Clarification on Ownership
On the community platform Next Door, Hamilton writes a clear message. She states, "I do not own any HMOs or supported living homes." Residents sent her messages. They linked her with false HMO ownership. A spokesperson adds that she has never owned an HMO. The spokesperson says she stands against badly run rental homes. Her earlier work shows a firm fight against bad landlords.
Controversy and Past Actions
Hamilton faces past criticism linked to her local councillor role. In 2022, she did not declare a link to a supported accommodation provider at an important council meeting. After this error came to light, she left her board job at Ashley Community and Housing. She later apologized for this mistake. Council officials saw it as an error and took no further steps. Hamilton works hard to keep a clear path with her community. She balances local trust and transparent work in housing matters.
Community Engagement
Hamilton invites local people to talk with her directly about their concerns. She shows that she listens to the community. Her post on Next Door and her plan to leave the platform point to a change in her communication. She said, "I have worked really hard over many years to keep poor landlords away from our area. I have also stopped new ones from opening." Her words build a strong rapport with the people of Erdington.
Conclusion
Paulette Hamilton firmly denies owning an HMO or a supported living home. She wants to clear up any wrong ideas among her voters. Her work against poor property management shows her deep care for local housing needs. As urban housing remains a heavy topic, Hamilton’s clear ideas guide the way for honest work in property matters.
References
- Birmingham Live, Paulette Hamilton denies HMO ownership: BirminghamLive Article (accessed October 23, 2023).
- Local Government Association on Code of Conduct: LGA Guidance (accessed October 23, 2023).
- House of Commons on HMOs: UK Government Publication (accessed October 23, 2023).
