Landlord Fined for Dangerous 15-Room HMO Conversion in Egham On 28 November 2024, in Egham, Surrey, a landlord got into trouble. She changed a simple three-bedroom bungalow into a disorderly 15-room HMO. Meenu Jetwani, age 53, also known as Mona, faced ten charges. She admitted each charge for her risky change. The Court's Decision Staines Magistrates' Court fined Jetwani £12,000. The council acted to...
Eastbourne Borough Council Acts on Rising HMOs Introduction Eastbourne sees more houses in multiple occupation. A recent study shows many HMOs now sit in our town. The council and community now feel the strain of increased pressure. The cabinet has chosen steps to help keep order in our town. Study Findings and Council Response The study lists more HMOs used by young workers, students, and low-income...
Council Tax Set to Double on Second Homes in Over 200 Areas Starting April Local authorities in England and Wales plan a big change. They set council tax rules to charge double on second homes from 1 April 2025. More than 200 councils use this change to ease housing shortages and to bring in more money as budgets shrink and prices rise. Rising Costs for Second Homeowners Owners of second homes must pay...
Ongoing HMO Extension Dispute in Elmdon: Homeowner Appeals Council Decision The planning scene in Solihull shows a dispute. An applicant now contests a council move over a work on an HMO in Elmdon. Many questions come up about planning rules and the look of the community. Background of the Case Steven Hassanali asked, after the work was done, for planning permission on his HMO at Old Lode Lane. A year ago,...
Plans Submitted for an 8-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury A team has filed a planning application. The application changes a home on Manchester Road in Bury into an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation. The plan adds a loft conversion with a rear dormer and a front roof light. This shift may affect local life and parking in the area. Background of the Proposal The property sits among terraced homes....
Concerns Rise Over HMO Developments in Surrey Neighbourhoods Residents in a Surrey suburb show fear. Houses now serve several unrelated people. Neighbours point to Hounslow as an example. They worry their street may soon change the same way. What is Driving the Concern? Richard Evans, 60, of Sunbury, speaks up. He hears the house next door will soon host six residents. His heart pounds with stress and...
Eastbourne HMO Appeal Denied: Planning Inspector's Decision A planning inspector has rejected an appeal for retrospective permission on a property in Eastbourne. The building on Rylstone Road has run as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). It was changed from a family home in 2018. Eastbourne Borough Council had refused planning permission because they saw weak living conditions in the home. Background on...
Are Yorkshire Councils Cracking Down on Illegal HMOs? Introduction In recent years, professional landlords and investors show more interest in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the UK. Over 400,000 HMOs now exist. Yorkshire councils, and North Yorkshire in particular, act to stop illegal HMOs. This article explains new rules, the effect on property owners, and what new investors must think...
Neighbours Voices Concerns Over Proposed HMO Development in Smethwick Introduction Local residents oppose a new House in Multiple Occupation on Smethwick High Street. They worry the building will add to traffic and rat issues. The plan must meet the needs of the neighbourhood. Contentions from Local Residents Residents near Viney’s Opticians on Victoria Avenue face daily problems. They deal with few...
Erdington MP Paulette Hamilton Addresses HMO Ownership Rumours Erdington’s MP Paulette Hamilton pushes back on talk about her owning an HMO. She posts on Next Door with clear words. Rumours of “negative things” follow her as people share doubts. Clarification on HMO Ownership The 62-year-old MP earns notice by speaking straight to her neighbours. Hamilton says, “I do not own an HMO or supported...
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