Capital Letters Takes Over Rogue Landlord Properties

Capital Letters, the unique socially responsible not-for-profit owned by London boroughs has taken over management of 18 properties seized from a rogue landlord by member borough Merton Council.

The 18 properties were subject to an ‘Interim Management Order’ when Merton Council ascertained that they were un-licenced and that there was no reasonable prospect of the tenancies being licenced soon.

Capital Letters will manage the properties on behalf of the council, with a focus on bringing the properties up to a safe standard.

Elizabeth Harper Capital Letters’ Director of Operations said “It’s both exciting to help one of our member boroughs take this bold step and distressing to know that tenants were living in dangerous unlicensed homes.

“Capital Letters is a landlord in our own right, so we have the expertise, the systems, and the knowledge to be able to manage these properties and ensure that they are made safe and brought up to standard.”

“Our unique position strengthens our member’s ability to issue Interim Management Orders, by working with Merton Council we are showing our member boroughs that we are ready to step in and ensure Londoners have a safe, secure, and good quality home.”

The Interim Management Order will remain in place for 12 months.