Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site over the previous week.
This week at theEHP we report on Barr vs Biffa Appeal Decision, a rise in TB cases, prosecutions & RPT Decisions.
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Dr Michael Bull (Odour Consultant) has provided a summary of the recent appeal decision which considered how many odour complaints made an appropriate threshold for a nuisance claim. The judge decided that there should be consideration of “what people had to put up with” and also stated that there was no general rule requiring a threshold of complaints in nuisance cases. Read the case summary here.
Tom Derrett – former adjudicator has written the definitive guide to getting the best possible result at adjudication. His new book, ‘How to Win Deposit Disputes’ is available now.
If you get the ‘How to win deposit disputes’, you also have the option to buy the ‘Novice Guide to Court Hearings’ by Tessa Shepperson with a 25% discount. Full details are available here.
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Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection: Hefty fine for illegal waste dumping
A MIDDLESBROUGH man has been fined and ordered to pay a hefty bill for a second time for the repeated illegal dumping of waste at the same location.
Opinion: Barr vs Biffa Part 2
In April 2011 a judgement was given on a case regarding alleged odour nuisance between 2004 and 2009 from the Biffa waste site at Ware in Hertfordshire. An action group of 152 households brought forward the case with 30 households being selected as lead claimants to bring forward the action. In this case, the judge ruled in favour of Biffa. (By Dr Michael Bull – Odour Consultant)
Food Safety
Food Safety: Bradford take-away owner fined for hygiene offences
The owner of a dirty Bradford take-away restaurant has been fined more than £2,000 in a prosecution brought by Bradford Council.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 19 March – 23 March
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: Tesco to pay over £59,000 for two serious accidents
The action follows investigations of 2 serious accidents at the Tesco’s Beaumont Leys Store. The first involved a member of the public (Angela Pownall) being hit whilst shopping in the store, by a pallet truck that was being pulled by a Tesco’s employee. The second involved the main entrance door to the Petrol Filling Station collapsing on a Tesco’s employee (Linda Porter) when she opening up at the start of day. (Photos on Flickr)
Health & Safety: Window-cleaning firm fined £65,000 after worker fell through skylight
At Southend Magistrates Court on Monday 5th March, Central Window Cleaning Company Ltd, admitted four health and safety offences in relation to the incident.
Health & Safety: Sheffield company fined £80,000 after worker’s tragic fall
A Sheffield company has been fined following the tragic death of a workman. IDS Logistics UK Ltd on Kettlebridge Road, Darnall were fined a total of £80,000 after pleading guilty to four offences of breaching health and safety legislation at Sheffield Magistrates Court.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 12 March – 16 March (Updated 23-03-2012)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (5 New Articles)
Housing
Housing: Housing Association fined over dangerous property
Isaac Odeniran, 44, of Parkmead, Loughton, who is the Director of Abundant Life Housing Association, was fined £4,000 and ordered to pay more than £4,000 costs and a £15 victim surcharge for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice for major repairs at a flat.
Public Health
Public Health: More than 9,000 TB cases reported in 2011
Provisional figures released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show there were 9,042 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the UK in 2011. Compared to provisional numbers reported in 2010 (8,587), this is a five per cent increase.
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Training
How to win deposit disputes – An essential guide for landlords
Tom Derrett – former adjudicator has written the definitive guide to getting the best possible result at adjudication.
His new book, ‘How to Win Deposit Disputes’ is available now and covers the following:-
- Why landlords lose disputes
- How the depsoit schemes differ
- Separate chapters for disputes with the DPS and the insurance based schemes
- When you need to go to court
- The dispute process
- How to analyse your claim
- How much to claim (including guidance on how you can make the betterment rules work for you)
- How to present your claim
- How to respond to the tenant
As a former adjudicator himelf, Tom knows how they think and how they will approach your claim. After reading this book, so will you!
If you get the ‘How to win deposit disputes’, you also have the option to buy the Novice Guide to Court Hearings by Tessa Shepperson with a 25% discount.
It is normally £12 – you can get it now for £9 if you buy the deposit dispute book at the same time (total price £21).
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Training: The Novice Guide to Court Hearings ebook
Written by experienced landlord and tenant solicitor Tessa Shepperson, the Novice Guide to Court Hearings eBook has a clear and easy to understand style and includes sample documents and forms to help you prepare your case (Video Embedded).
Safety Media: COSHH DVD Old vs New
This updated DVD covers all of the recent changes in COSHH legislation. The new edition covers the changes in the labelling system and the most commonly used symbols.
The DVD looks at the steps employers and employees must take to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Printable assessment forms are included on disc.
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Emergency Remedial Action Appeal (MAN/30UJ/HED/2011/0004)
Respondent: Borough of Pendle
Applicants: Willard Clunis
Subject Property: 31 Hawley Street, Colne, Lancshire, BB8 8BA
This case involves an Appeal against a demand for the recovery of expenses. The appeal relates to Borough of Pendle. The Northern panel reduced the payment and the Respondent Local Authority were instructed to repay the £150 application fee to the Tribunal.
RPT Decision: Emergency Remedial Action Appeal (LON/OOAC/HED/2011/0001)
Respondent: London Borough of Barnet
Applicants: Ground Rent Trading Ltd
Subject Property: 226A & 226B Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7AU
This case involves an Appeal against a demand for the recovery of expenses. The Appeal relates to London Borough of Barnet and them wanting to recover £9,688.51 after taking emergency remedial action on the property.
The London panel confirmed the demand for recovery of expenses.
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