A Landlord in Radcliffe has been fined £7,500 after failing to comply with electrical safety standards at one of his properties.
The fine comes after the council’s environmental health officers were unable to determine whether the property's electrical installations were safe.
After failing to produce a valid electrical installation condition report (EICR) for the house, the council used their powers to undertake their own EICR on the property, which was found to be unsatisfactory.
Work has now been made on the property to ensure it’s safe and in line with current regulations.
According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), landlords can be fined up to £30,000 if found in breach of their duties as landlords and must complete electrical installation inspections every five years to ensure safety of their properties and tenants.
Councillor Clare Cummins, the cabinet member for housing services, spoke about the importance of keeping landlords accountable and properties safe: “We are determined to improve standards across the private rented sector, and we will exercise our powers where necessary to ensure this happens.
She added: “People deserve to live in safe and decent homes, and this fine sends a clear message that we will not tolerate irresponsible landlords who let out substandard accommodation which puts tenants at risk.”
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