Following complaints from the public, West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Private Rented Sector team used a Housing Warrant in order to visit and inspect a 3 bedroom property and found that it was occupied by 4 people from 4 different households. This made it licensable under the council's additional licensing scheme.

The inspection visit also brought to light breaches of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 and hazards in the property that were so serious that the PRS team determined that an Emergency Prohibition Order was required meaning that the property was no longer allowed to be occupied.

Cllr. Adam Brown, WNC's Cabinet Member for housing culture and leisure, said "From some of the images captured at this address, it is clear the landlord had little regard for the safety of their tenants. The complaints from the public also make it obvious that there was a distinct lack of respect for their neighbours and the local community." He added that "The housing team cannot visit every property, but this case demonstrates that we will take action when members of the public contact us with their concerns."