Coventry City Council has issued financial penalties totalling £10,000 to Serco. ‘Serious’ breaches of housing regulations were identified at a licensed HMO.
Inspections uncovered numerous management failings at the city centre property, said Coventry City Council. It was found to have been badly neglected.
Conditions were said to have fallen ‘well below’ acceptable standards, breaching regulatory requirements. Three penalty notices were issued to Serco under the Housing Act 2004.
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Fines imposed on Serco were calculated to reflect both the severity of the offences and its financial standing. Councillor Abdul Salam Khan said they are focused on improving housing standards in Coventry.
Serco will continue to be monitored by Coventry City Council. Services provided will be routinely monitored to ensure safety regulations are followed.
Cllr Khan, Cabinet Member for Policing and Equalities, said: “Coventry will not tolerate poor housing conditions, especially where vulnerable residents are concerned.
“Fines imposed reflect our commitment to holding housing providers to account. We expect all landlords and agents, regardless of size, to meet their legal obligations and provide safe, decent accommodation.”
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