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Chokkar Couple Fined £40K for Illegal Flat Conversions

12/27/2025

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Inderjeet Chokkar and Jasvinder Chokkar were convicted of breaching a planning enforcement notice by converting a property into six flats.
The court ordered repayment of £564,367, the scheme’s total profit.
Mr. Chokkar was fined £25,000 and faces up to 12 months in prison.
Mrs. Chokkar was fined £15,000 and faces an eight-month prison term for non-payment.
Brent Council aims to combat illegal property conversions and protect tenant welfare.

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Inderjeet Chokkar and Jasvinder Chokkar were convicted of breaching a planning enforcement notice by converting a property into six flats.
The court ordered repayment of £564,367, the scheme’s total profit.
Mr. Chokkar was fined £25,000 and faces up to 12 months in prison.
Mrs. Chokkar was fined £15,000 and faces an eight-month prison term for non-payment.
Brent Council aims to combat illegal property conversions and protect tenant welfare.