Brent HMO landlord fined

Brent Councils landlord licensing scheme has handed out its first fine to landlord Douglas Gerard-Reynolds who failed to obtain a licence for his House in Multiple Occupation. Willesden magistrates court handed the landlord a £1,000 fine as well as court costs of £1,457 and a £100 victim surcharge.

Brent have been running their selective licensing scheme across Harlesden, Wembley Central and Willesden Green areas since January 1st 2015. The scheme runs alongside a borough wide mandatory licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation.

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