sgethin Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Attention all Landlords, Have you been affected by the HMO law. The 2004 act that came into effect in 2006. I would like to hear from you and how it has affected your business. I run an operation accommodation for vulnerable people. I have 17 letting rooms, they are all en-suite with shower, wash basin, refrigerators, cooking facilities and some their owl toilet. I have been running the business the same way for the last 16 years. I have always provided a free breakfast and there is no charge for amenities. Camden council are trying to register me as a mandatory HMO. I am fighting this through the legal system. If I win my case it will create case Law and this will help thousands of landlords all over the country. I am lacking in funds for Legal fees. Can anyone please help. If you can donate anything even a small donation will help. Please make cheques payable to MR. S. P. Gethin Address: Happyvale Hotel Bed and Breakfast Nightly Accommodation, 21 Harrington Square, London NW1 2JJ.Tel: 02073874671 Thank you Mr. Gethin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richlist Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Have you contaced organisations such as Crisis, Shelter and other homeless charities ? They seem to have access to legal services and may be willing to support you with larger contributions than you are likely to receive thru a simple internet chat board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkerz Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 This gentleman needs more than a bit of help. Already been fined considerably. Type his surname and the first word of his business into google for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2092297/Happyvale-hotel-owner-Highgate-fined-5k-cockroach-infested-guesthouse.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 The evidence of the Daily Mail article sgethin would suggest you would be fighting a non winnable court case. Camden Council would have asked you to clean up your guest house /hotel long before they prosecuted you which it would appear you failed to heed their advice especially basic hygene standards for your displaced occupiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLAW96 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good find Grampa. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita.z Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 "I have been running the business the same way for the last 16 years." 16 years for too long in my humble opinion. How any self respecting landlord can run a business in this manner and sleep at night is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have seen a few properties similar after the tenant has moved out but I try not to re-let them in the same condition:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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