A landlord in North London, Rosa Giddy, was fined over £5,000 after leaving her tenants without heating or hot water for a year due to a broken gas boiler. Enfield Council’s investigation revealed serious health risks posed to tenants during winter, further exacerbated by Giddy’s failure to furnish necessary safety certificates. Pleading guilty to non-compliance with an abatement notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Giddy’s actions were condemned by Enfield Council as demonstrating a lack of concern for tenant welfare. The case emphasizes landlords' legal responsibilities to ensure safe living conditions.
Despite multiple warnings from the council, the landlord failed to take the necessary actions to remedy the situation, demonstrating a blatant disregard for her legal obligations as a landlord.
This case is a reminder to all landlords of their legal obligations to address deficiencies in their rented properties, and the importance of adhering to housing standards and regulations.
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