#landlord

#landlord

An inspection of the flat found black mould, cracked walls from leak damage and poor flooring, highlighting serious disrepair that affected rental value.

George Nathanel, director of Zenobia properties, was fined £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats on Grove Road, North Finchley, for short-term holiday rentals.

Ijaz Hussain was fined over £20,000 for illegally converting a house into flats, defying planning regulations and ignoring enforcement notices.

The couple argued that they would not have opposed the rent hikes had the necessary repairs been addressed in a timely manner. This reflects a broader tenant-landlord relationship issue that many face, highlighting the importance of property maintenance and communication.

"Jeri had purchased the property for $57,000 in 1977 and 1977 is where it stayed...without the scenery, you would notice the three cabins were one good gust away from falling down the cliff."