Commentary on Sections Part 3 - Selective Licensing of Other Residential Accommodation Section 95: Offences in relation to licensing of houses under this Part
235.Section 95makes it an offence punishable by a fine of up to £20,000 if a person controlling or managing a Part 3 property does not have the required licence. However, no offence is committed by a person who has an outstanding application either for a licence or for a temporary exemption. It is also an offence to breach any condition of a licence, punishable by a fine not exceeding level 5 (currently £5,000).
236.It is a defence for either of these offences if the person accused can demonstrate a reasonable excuse.