• The post you are reporting:
   
  I have had some emails back about the AH (that's Amsterdam House, not the other abbreviation !) and here are the bones of it:
  
  "Under our powers of entry we are required to give 24 hours notice to all owners and occupiers. If we do not do this the inspection would be illegal and any information we obtain cannot be used.
  We do not have to give notice if we believe an offence is being committed under HMO licensing or management regulations. The property is not licensed so that part of the act is not relevant and we need to get access to all parts to see if there are offences under management regulations.
  
  We have found that getting access is very difficult either unannounced or with notice.
  
  The work involved with statutory action is not just the inspection but also unraveling the complicated management arrangements the tenancy details (we need to prove beyond doubt it's not a hotel) and this all takes time."
  
  They are working hard on this but are hampered by the Housing Act.
  
  
  
  
  Roger

Report Post

Your Name

Reason