House hides evidence of unbelieveable cheek
Landlord fined for renting room that tenants had to crawl into
The room violated a council order
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Yahoo Finance UK/SWNS – The tenant had to crawl on all fours to get into this loft room (SWNS)
The authority’s Environmental Health Team found the low ceiling above the staircase and small entrance hatch made it impossible for tenants to reach the room while standing upright.
Marom pleaded guilty to failure to comply with the prohibition order at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
He was fined £1,500 fine and ordered to pay £1,420 in costs and a victim surcharge of £120.
“At the very least tenants have the right to expect that the accommodation they are renting is safe,” said councillor Tom Davey, chairman of the Housing Committee.
“Barnet Council is keen to work with landlords and help them to provide safe accommodation.
“However, those who exploit tenants for financial gain will not be tolerated and the appropriate action will be taken.”
Last year, Barnet Council investigated more than 970 reports of poor conditions in the borough.
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