Haringey Council has so far issued fines totalling £108,000 to landlords and letting agents who have failed to license their houses in multiple occupation (HMO) this year.
Landlords who rent out their properties to at least three tenants forming more than one household who share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities with other tenants are required to obtain a license in the North London area.
An additional HMO licensing scheme has been in operation across Haringey since 2019.
Eubert Malcolm, assistant director for stronger and safer communities, at Haringey Council, said: “Our priority is and always will be to protect our tenants welfare and ensure they live in safe, well-maintained homes.
“These fines send a clear message that we will not tolerate negligence from landlords and letting agents.
“We are committed to upholding high standards for all rental properties in Haringey.”
The council warned that anyone found to be deliberately avoiding licencing will be subject to a civil penalty notice, which can lead to a maximum penalty of £30,000.
Tenants who live in unlicenced properties can also get up to 12 months’ rent repaid back to them through rent repayment orders.
