By Scunthorpe landlord fined over unsafe conditions
A landlord from Scunthorpe has been fined more than £4,200 by North Lincolnshire Council for failing to keep tenants safe in their homes.
Mohammed Qadeer was prosecuted after a housing inspection found a number of safety breaches.
Many of these posed a ‘threat to life’.
Among the faults were bare wires exposed in the bathroom, no fire detection system, and broken windows in the kitchen and living room.
Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities – urban, said: “The council constantly strives to improve housing standards, keeping residents safe and well. The vast majority of landlords provide tenants with good quality, safe accommodation.
“Where landlords refuse to comply with their legal duties, our officers will not hesitate to step in and take enforcement action where necessary, even where landlords live outside North Lincolnshire.”
Mr Qadeer had already been served with a Prohibition Order which prevented him for using the property for residential use until the hazards were repaired.
These conditions were found to have been breached on a second house inspection.
“This prosecution should act as a warning to other landlords who may be inclined to cut corners and endanger their tenants.”
Contact Gi Scunthorpe News
Email us: scunthorpenews@gi-media.co.uk
