Rajinder Singh Pander, of Windsor, was prosecuted by Hounslow Council for renting out an outbuilding in Hounslow that failed to meet basic planning, housing and residential standards.
Occupants were forced to live in “cramped and substandard” conditions that raised serious concerns for their health and wellbeing.
Tom Bruce, deputy leader of Hounslow Council, said: “This prosecution continues our clear message that we will not tolerate landlords who put profit before people’s safety.
“This outbuilding was wholly unsuitable for residential use and should never have been occupied.
“We always take robust enforcement action against those who choose to flout the law and undermine residents’ safety.
“If anyone has any concerns about any property in the borough, please report these to us as soon as you can.”
Despite being told by the council that the outbuilding was unsafe, Mr Pander ignored an enforcement notice that ordered its demolition.
He pleaded guilty in court and was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
At court, the judge found the offence to be at the higher end of negligent culpability.
Mr Pander was fined £14,000, reduced from £21,000 due to his guilty plea.
He was also ordered to pay £7,547.15 in costs, bringing the total financial penalty to £81,043.88.
