Other Notices
London Borough of Hillingdon
THE LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON DESIGNATION OF AN AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LICENSING OF HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION 2009
- 1 This notice is to advise that the above designation has been made.
- 2 The designation was confirmed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the 26th November 2009.
- 3 The designation comes into force on the 8th of March 2010.
- 4 The designation applies to the area of the Borough South of the A40 but excluding the part of Heathrow Villages ward consisting of the airport itself South of the A4; the parts of Yeading and Townfield wards East of the Hayes By-Pass and the part of Uxbridge North ward, which is North of the Uxbridge Road and East of Park Road.
- 5 The designation was made by the London Borough of Hillingdon, Private Sector Housing, Civic Centre (2E07) High Street Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1UW
Contact – 01895 250081
Email: pshteamhousing@hillingdon.gov.uk
The designation may be inspected, by appointment, at the Civic Centre by contacting Private Sector Housing on the above number or by e-mail.
6. Any landlord, managing agent or other person managing an HMO or tenant within the designated area may seek advice, on the above-mentioned contact details, as to whether their property is affected by the designation during normal office hours, which are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
7. Failure to licence a property, which requires licensing by virtue of this designation, may result in a fine of up to £20,000 on summary conviction under the provisions of section 72 of the Housing Act 2004.
It also gives tenants and the local authority, in the case of housing benefit payments, the ability to apply to a Residential Property Tribunal under the provisions of section 73 (5) and (6) and section 74 of the Housing Act 2004 for a rent repayment order, in accordance with the provisions of those sections.