Local authority withdraw prosecution in HMO licensing case

Local authority withdraw prosecution in HMO licensing case

Feb 15, 2017

Stuart Jessop represented a Landlord/ Managing Agent summonsed in a local Authority prosecution against him for alleged breaches of his House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence. There had already been connected proceedings under section 179(1)  and (2) of the Town...
Low Fine for Breach of Planning Enforcement

Low Fine for Breach of Planning Enforcement

Feb 13, 2017

On 10th February 2017 Stuart Jessop represented a landlord who faced a Local Authority prosecution for a breach of a planning enforcement notice under section 179 Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The breach occurred over a four year period and rent had been...