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07/07/2009
Landlord fined £20,000 in property law case |
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A landlord has been fined £20,000 and ordered to pay more than £10,000 in costs for failing to put adequate fire protection in place at a rented property in Abbey Street, Derby.
Ben Mousley fell 20ft from a third-floor window while attempting to escape a fire in a property let by Dharmendrasinhji Chauhan, the Derby Telegraph reports.
Neither smoke alarms, extinguishers or fire doors had been installed at the residence, which put Mr Chauhan's tenant's life at risk, it was ruled at Derby Crown Court.
Mr Mousley suffered a broken neck and a fractured shoulder from the fall and had to undergo several hours of surgery.
Explaining the size of the fine to Mr Chauhan, who admitted to nine charges that he breached fire regulations, presiding judge John Burgess said: "I want to send the message to other people in your situation that they will have to take their obligations seriously."
In other recent residential property law news, the National Landlords' Association warned that those letting houses and apartments need to be aware of the potential problems caused by tenants using residences for illegal activities.
Written by Laurence Smith |
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