Case Study
CASE STUDY: “From £30,000 Fine Risk to Full Compliance: An Islington HMO Success Story”
Problem Statement:
A landlord received notification of a potential £30,000 fine from Islington Borough Council due to unlicensed HMO operation and compliance issues. The property owner found The HMO Landlord Service through Google search while facing overwhelming regulatory pressures.
Solution Provided:
The HMO Landlord Service stepped in with a comprehensive compliance package:
- Immediate assumption of HMO Responsible Person role
- Complete compliance test management
- Regular property inspections
- Documentation organization
- Creation of property manual
- Pre-inspection preparation
Results:
- Successfully avoided £30,000 fine
- Achieved full HMO licensing compliance
- Improved tenant relations
- Established proper documentation system
- Created sustainable compliance processes
