Greenwich Landlord Slapped with £5,800 Fine for Dodgy Tenancy Deals
A Greenwich landlord has been hit with a hefty fine after misleading tenants about their rental rights. Anna Yang, who let an apartment in Charlton, faced prosecution by Greenwich Council for handing out false licence agreements claiming tenants had no protection from immediate eviction.
False Docs and Shady Claims Exposed
Despite renting out the Charlton flat, Ms Yang actually lived in Southend. She used fake paperwork stating she was a resident at the property to trick tenants. At Bexley Magistrates Court, she pled guilty to the charges.
Fines, Costs & Victim Surcharge
- £2,700 fine handed down
- £2,855.27 in council costs to pay
- £270 victim surcharge added
Council Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords
A Greenwich Council spokesperson said: “It’s so important that rogue landlords such as Mrs Yang are caught and prosecuted for unlawfully profiting and misleading their tenants with false information. We urge landlords to stick to good practices for all their tenants.”
The council recently introduced a tough licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Any property housing three or more separate households sharing facilities now must be licensed, or face fines up to £30,000.
Labour Councillor Ann-Marie Cousins, cabinet member for community safety and enforcement, praised the crackdown: “We’re committed to improving conditions for private tenants and will continue to tackle rogue landlords who risk tenant safety by ignoring licensing rules.”
