Durham County Council has taken charge of managing a landlord’s portfolio after slapping him with a two-year ban.
Kamran Adil failed to reach minimum housing standards across his portfolio, which comprised of 15 properties after he sold 11 prior to a tribunal ruling.
He then failed to engage with the first-tier property tribunal process, while he abstained from licensing eight rental properties located within selective licensing areas.
The council will take charge of the portfolio for the two-year period, though only two of the 15 are occupied.
Joe Quinn, Cabinet member for planning, investments and assets, said: “Applying for a banning order was not a decision we took lightly but it reflects just how serious Kamran Adil’s offences are.
“We hope this serves as a stark warning to other landlords and letting agents of what can happen if they fail to manage their properties to the standards required.
“And while this is a last resort, we won’t hesitate to take such action again if needed.”
The local authority took him to court in 2023 and 2024 after he failed to act on improvement notices, while in December 2024 the council served a Notice of Intent to seek the banning order.
Durham County Council is led by Reform UK, which took control in May 2025.