Rogue landlord receives large fine after leaving tenants in neglected bedsits
Published on Monday, 25th February 2019
A landlord who neglected a property and left vulnerable tenants in cold, damp and filthy conditions has been convicted at Guildford Magistrates Court and fined almost £12,000*.
Landlords urged to check licensing rules as new law takes effect
Published on Tuesday, 18th September 2018
Landlords of properties such as bedsits and flat shares are being urged to check whether they need to apply for a licence, following changes to housing laws coming in soon.
Court supports council's refusal to taxi applicant tried for serious crimes
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2017
Guildford Crown Court has supported Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s decision not to permit a taxi driver’s licence to a man who had previously been tried for serious crimes.
Court supports council decision to revoke taxi driver's licence
Published on Friday, 27th October 2017
A court has supported a decision from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to revoke a taxi driver’s licence which resulted from an allegation about the driver by one of his female passengers.
Warning over serious infection outbreak linked to a piercing aftercare spray
Published on Friday, 16th September 2016
Public Health England (PHE) is warning people who have recently had body piercings about an unsafe cleansing spray provided by piercing studios for aftercare use, which may cause severe infections.