He rented a small garden room in London for his family. The dishonest owner was severely punished
In total, over 81 thousand pounds must be paid by the dishonest property owner. It is about renting a farm building – completely unsuitable for living – for a family. The court had no doubts and issued a judgment that emphasized the ruthlessness of the property owner.
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As the BBC explains, the family with the child lived for two years in a cramped, 25-meter-long outbuilding in the garden of Rajinder Singh Pander's estate. Conditions were so bad that the local council deemed them a serious risk to the health and well-being of residents. Despite the demolition order, the owner did not stop renting.
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It is unclear exactly how long she rented or how much rent the family paid, but Pander was ordered to confiscate more than $59,000. pounds for income earned during the period in which he rented the building.
He rented a “kennel” in a garden in London to a family with a child. Dishonest owner severely punished
As explained by the BBC, the 25 sq m building included a kitchen, living room and bathroom and was located in the garden of a property rented by Pandera.
The Isleworth court found Pander's offenses to be extremely serious. In addition to the fine, he was ordered to repay his rental income – the total fine amounted to over PLN 81,000. pounds. The owner pleaded guilty, which reduced part of the fine.
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“This judgment sends a clear message that we will not tolerate owners who put profit above people's safety. This building was absolutely uninhabitable and should never have been occupied,” said Tom Bruce, deputy leader of Hounslow Council, quoted by the BBC.
The case shows how serious the consequences can be for landlords who ignore the safety of tenants. Local authorities are increasingly taking decisive action against such practices. It is also a signal to other owners that profit cannot be more important than the health and life of residents.
