A Nottinghamshire-based landlord has been prosecuted after he failed to comply with a notice to clear up the Hull property he owns.
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On 23 August 2013, Mr Stephen John Perrons, aged 44, of Kimberley in Nottinghamshire was prosecuted in his absence by Hull City Council at Hull Magistrates Court.
Mr Perrons was fined £400, a £40 victim surcharge, £250 costs, and ordered to pay compensation of £297 bringing the total to £987. The prosecution relates to Mr Perrons failing to comply with a notice served under section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 that related to the condition of a property he owns at Rose Avenue, Airlie Street.
The rear yard of the property was completely full from top to bottom with rubbish as well as more waste found in the front garden of the property.
Despite making numerous attempts to contact both Mr Perrons and businesses affiliated with him, the condition of the property at Rose Avenue, didn’t improve leading to a legal notice served on him. This notice was also ignored so Hull City Council removed the waste in default and legal proceedings started.
Councillor John Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Communities, said:
“Landlords should be well aware that they responsible for ensuring the properties they own, regardless of their location, are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
“We will take action when properties such as this become in an unacceptable state as residents shouldn’t have to tolerate unpleasant smells or untidy gardens.”
Jamie Cass, Neighbourhood Nuisance Officer, who was alerted to the problem by a concerned resident added:
“St. Andrew’s ward residents, local councillors, and officers set a priority to improve environmental and anti-social issues which has seeing the area much improve over recent months.
“It is disappointing that when landlords such as this don’t ensure their properties are maintained to an acceptable standard, but we are satisfied that we got a successful result for local residents.”
