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Written by Emma Lunn

A Dundee landlord has had his HMO licence revoked by the city council after complaints about tenants.

According to the Dundee Courier, the city’s licensing committee revoked two HMO licences after their student occupants “plagued and ruined” the life of a neighbour.

The move will come as a concern to other property investors in the city reliant on the student or HMO market.

The Courier reports that the case centred around former music executive Stephen MacDougall, who lives on Seafield Road, after his life was made a “living hell” by people living in two HMO flats above him.

According to the Courier, the tenants were the subject of at least 40 police call-outs in the past three years and were responsible for flooding MacDougall’s flat three times.

MacDougall complained to the council and the city council’s licensing committee decided to revoke two HMO licences.

The flats were let through 2 Rent Me Property which denied there had been any problems with the flats.

 


 

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    So first we take away the landlord's rights and remedies and then we fine him for not controlling his tenants. You couldn't make it up but it surely is a shining example for what happens when you allow local government to get their grubby hands on the PRS.

    Let's be clear. Last time I looked it was the council's as well as the police's job to deal with anti-social behaviour.

    But of course, they can't be bothered these days. So let's fine the landlord. Not only does that shift the blame. It also brings in additional revenue.

    Win-win situation then.

    • 04 July 2014 17:16 PM
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    So are these tenants going to be fined and is the landlord able to claim back lost earning has would be the case if it were reversed. NO

    • 01 July 2014 13:05 PM
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