Banned! Agency chief cannot let properties for three years

Banned! Agency chief cannot let properties for three years


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A council says it’s secured the first banning order in its area, securing a stop on a rogue letting agent renting out any property for the next three years.

Southend-on-Sea council took the action against Ruhul Shamsuddin, owner of Lordsons Estates, Lordsons Limited, and Conker Property Management.

The order prevents Shamsuddin from letting properties, engaging in letting agency work, or managing any properties across England until June 2027.

This follows two other separate convictions in 2023 against Shamsuddin and his associated companies, which resulted from council inspections of properties in Southend-on-Sea: these uncovered severe disrepair, dangerous overcrowding, and a failure to obtain proper licensing.

During these inspections, council officers also identified numerous fire safety breaches, including rooms without fire escape access, significant disrepair in communal areas, damp and mould, lack of heating, and unsafely located cooking appliances. The council intervened to assist the families living in these unsafe conditions, helping them find alternative accommodation in the private rented sector.

Councillor Anne Jones, cabinet member for planning and housing, says: “I’d like to thank our regulatory services team for their hard work in securing this important outcome. Obtaining the first-ever banning order in Essex is a landmark achievement that underscores our commitment to protecting residents from unscrupulous landlords.

“Mr Shamsuddin’s conduct was unacceptable, and this action demonstrates our commitment to addressing such issues. Our priority is to make sure that everyone in Southend-on-Sea has access to safe and secure housing, and we will continue to take necessary steps to uphold these standards.”

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