Letting Agent Fined for Unsafe HMO Conditions

AM PM Estates, a London-based management company, was fined £66,550 after tenants were left in hazardous conditions in a six-bed HMO in Slough. Despite inspections and multiple opportunities to improve standards, issues persisted between May and August 2023. Violations included:

• Obstructed fire escapes and silenced alarms
• Dangerous disrepair (broken oven, poor hygiene)
• Unsecured access contributing to anti-social behaviour

The company breached 10 HMO management regulations and initially received a £77,925 penalty, later reduced by tribunal appeal. The property is no longer under their management.