A landlord who pleaded not guilty of failing to be licensed to carry out property management in three properties in Swansea, was nonetheless found guilty and must now pay thousands in a fine and costs.
Gareth Davies, 44, was convicted under Section 7(5) of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. A court heard that he allowed his landlord licence to expire in June last year and did not complete the full licence requirements until May this year.
He was found guilty at Cardiff Magistrates Court and fined £2,383, with costs of £1,352 and a £913 Victim Surcharge.
A statement from the Rent Smart Wales regulatory body says: “In addition to the fine this conviction will have an ongoing impact on his ability to manage properties in the private rented sector in Wales.”
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