Two Worksop landlords have been ordered to pay £171,964 in fines and costs after several failures at their properties put tenants in danger.
The investigation was brought forward by Bassetlaw District Council which found a series of health and safety failures at the landlords’ properties.
In a January 2025 hearing, Baminy Suresh and Suresh Thanabalsingham were found guilty of failing to comply with improvement notices issued against them from the council.
These related to 14 hazards across their £1.2m property portfolio.
In addition, Thanabalsingham was also found guilty of failing to remove waste that could attract vermin.
Both were sentenced at a hearing on 24th July with Thanabalsingham ordered to pay a £70,000 fine, a £28,000 victim surcharge and £1,982 in costs.
Suresh was handed a £50,000 fine, a £20,000 victim surcharge and also costs of £1,982.
Sentenced at Mansfield Crown Court, the couple — who did not give evidence — both have the right to appeal at Crown Court.
The matter began in 2023 with Bassetlaw District Council receiving complaints from tenants.
A subsequent inspection by Environmental Health Officers numerous hazards around fire, electrical and structural issues as well as large amounts of household waste.
“The effects of living in poor housing conditions can significantly impact tenants' mental and physical health as well as their overall quality of life and life chances,” said councillor Lynne Schuller, cabinet member for housing and estates at Bassetlaw District Council.
“Landlords have a responsibility to their tenants to provide homes that are safe and warm to live in, a basic right.”
