Is this HMO persecution from the council?

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9:29 AM, 31st August 2022, 4 years ago 4

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Hello everyone, I have just renewed my HMO licence with no conditions.

However, the council still demands trivial and unnecessary work which the Inspector ‘discovered’ during his visit, ie removing door draught strips so smoke would set off alarms, replacing airing cupboard door with fireproof one and upgrading fire alarm system……..£2,000+!

They have given me the license so this looks like persecution.

I have decided to issue eviction notices and sell.

I have 5 very happy young professionals in the house which is large, clean and very nice and complies with all HMO licence demands.

What is going on in this country?

Thank you.

Paul

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