Newport HMO landlord fined £10,000

A HMO landlord from Newport, Wales has been fined £10,000. prosecuted for failing to licence her property and manage it safely, making it difficult to escape in case of a fire.

When inspected by environmental health officers, the unlicensed HMO was found insufficient lighting and blocked fire escapes.

Kaneeza Abid, admitted to 10 offences under the 2006 Management Regulations.

Abid was also handed the council costs of £1,229 plus a victim surcharge of £120.

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