A landlord of a property on Bessingby Road, Bridlington who persistently ignored requests to carry out improvement works on their property has been fined by magistrates.
The landlord, Gail Christlow, was found guilty of failing to comply with two improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004.
The court was told that an inspection of the property on Bessingby Road in Bridlington was made by officers from the East Riding council’s private sector housing team, following a complaint from the property’s tenants.
The inspection by housing officers found lack of adequate insulation, penetrating damp causing mould growth, and faulty smoke detectors, which seriously compromised the health and safety of the occupiers, including children.
Despite the landlord being asked to undertake repair works since February 2023, further inspections found that this has not been carried out, and Housing Act notices were served upon her, which she failed to comply with within the required timeframe.
Christlow pleaded guilty to both offences and ordered to pay a total of £2,400 — this comprised of a £1,000 fine, £1,000 costs, and a £400 victim surcharge.
Chris Dunnachie, private sector housing manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Throughout this case, officers have advised the landlord of the need to undertake essential repairs.”
“Unfortunately, these requests were ignored which led to the improvement notices being served, and despite these notices, actions were not taken.
“The council will take robust action where tenant’s safety is put at risk due to serious hazards from the properties they are living in.”
