A Bracknell Forest landlord has been prosecuted for failing to comply with management requirements for a house let in multiple occupation (HMO) and also failing to comply with Duty of Care regulations in relation to waste (Photo Gallery Below).
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Mohammed Mir of Cumberland Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to eight offences relating to the HMO he owns at 78 Wheatley, Bracknell.
He pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the HMO management regulations that required him to properly manage his property. In particular, he failed to provide proof that the appliances were safe, and evidence showed the living conditions were below standard and the garden was not being kept in a safe and tidy condition.
Officers from Bracknell Forest Council’s environmental health service visited the property in Wheatley, Bracknell, in April 2011, following a referral from social services.
They discovered the property was in such a condition that the safety and welfare of the residents was at risk. .
Mr Mir also pleaded guilty to two offences in relation to the proper disposal of waste from the property. The waste, which had been noted as being in the back garden of the property was subsequently found fly-tipped in Wildridings, in June 2011. Mr Mir pleaded guilty to offences regarding duty of care, in relation to the waste as he had not ensured that it was disposed of correctly.
The case, prosecuted by Donald Adams on behalf of the council,was heard at Maidenhead Magistrates’ Court on November 18 and Mr Mir was sentenced on December 9.
He was fined £1,450 and ordered to pay costs of £1,078 in relation to the breaches of the HMO management regulations and fined £500 and ordered to pay costs of £589 for the breaches of the Duty of Care regulations.
Mr Mir was also ordered to pay £150 compensation to Bracknell Town Council for clean-up costs in relation to the fly-tip and £15 victim surcharge. The amount in total was £3,782
Cllr Dale Birch, executive member for adult services, health and housing, said: “The council works hard to ensure that HMOs are kept clean and in a good condition, and this is the first time we have prosecuted someone for failing to comply with management requirements for an HMO. We also work hard to keep the borough tidy and clear of fly-tipping.
“This case demonstrates that the council will take firm action to protect the welfare of our residents and the local environment.”
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Images courtesy of Bracknell Forest Council.
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