Sutton and Another v Norwich City Council (Housing – Civil Penalties): UTLC 20 Mar 2020

HOUSING – CIVIL PENALTIES – whether converted office building a section 257 HMO or an ‘apart-hotel’ – non-compliance with improvement notices – breaches of HMO Licensing and Management Regulations – service of notices by email – reasonable excuse defence – maximum penalties imposed on corporate building owner and on director for multiple breaches – section 257, Housing Act 2004 – Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 – appeals allowed in part

Citations:

[2020] UKUT 90 (LC)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Housing

Updated: 11 November 2022; Ref: scu.649224