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Landlord faces action after tenants die from carbon monoxide poisoning

The landlord of a north London property where two men died of a suspected carbon monoxide leak on Sunday faces a likely hefty fine after operating an unlicensed HMO.

The two tenants, aged 35 and 42, were discovered dead at the property in Bacon Lane, Edgware, on Sunday afternoon, due to a possible carbon monoxide leak at the building. 

The occupants of the rented property are thought to have moved in last month.

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Five people, including two young boys, were taken to hospital as a precaution, Scotland Yard said.

Harrow Council has confirmed that action will now be taken against the landlord of the property in Edgware.

A council spokesman said: “We will be taking action against the landlord for operating an unlicensed HMO.”

No arrests have been made, although inquiries continue and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.

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    The lack of a licence (which would probably have made sure the gas appliance was safe and fitted a CO alarm) may have caused two deaths. The police should surely be looking into whether or not there is evidence for a charge of manslaughter by gross negligence?

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    What on earth is possible carbon monoxide?

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    who saids its an hmo?

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    Several of the newspaper reports about this state the property was occupied by two families which would make it a HMO. That being said, being caught operating an unlicensed HMO probably isn't going to be the landlords main cause of concern here.
    The property owner is reportedly a high flying solicitor though the property was apparently managed by her father, it'll be interesting to see who's found who the HSE and Local Authority end up prosecuting.

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